| Features |
Functions |
Benefits |
|
Heightened Security |
More SSL-enabled applications |
Basic network operations are more secure |
| Enhanced firewall capabilities with iptables |
Users can create more advanced "stateful" firewalls |
| Most network services are defaulted off during installation |
More secure default installations |
| New Configuration Tools
BIND DNS Server
Apache Web Server
Advanced Printing |
Setup and configure DNS, web, and print servers using graphical interface |
Users can easily set up and administer a DNS Server, Apache or printing services |
| Graphical Kickstart Configuration Tool |
Graphical configuration and creation of kickstart file |
Users may easily install machines unattended |
| Red Hat Network Software Manager |
Errata Alerts |
Users are automatically notified of new errata |
| RPM Updates |
Users are notified and may choose to install new RPM packages |
| New Customisation Guide |
Focused on advanced installation, network services, and kernel configuration |
Perfect system guide for advanced users and system administrators |
| TUX Web Server 2.0 |
World's fastest webserver (SpecWeb'99 benchmark records) |
deal for high capacity web sites |
| XFree86 4.0.3 |
Interface supports 2D and 3D graphics |
Improved support for 3D video cards |
| Updated GNOME & KDE |
Popular graphical environments |
User can choose their preferred desktop |
| Mozilla |
Web browser, email client, and news reader |
Complete open source web and messaging client |
