More information about new features of Red Hat Linux 7.1
Installation Programme Enhancements
Language Selection:
It is now possible to install in one language, but specify that the
system will operate in another language after installation.
Graphical Kickstart Configuration:
A graphical interface for creating kickstart configurations,
allowing custom, unattended installations to be created.
New Security Features:
Most network features are defaulted off during installation.
Firewall Configuration:
For added security, you can now configure a firewall as part of
your system installation. Choose from two levels of security, as
well as choosing which common system services should be allowed or
disallowed by default.
New Laptop Install Class:
Laptop users will be able to easily install and configure their
machines.
Disk Druid Improvements:
Disk Druid now detects partition table inconsistencies, such as
partitions that do not end on cylinder boundaries.
X Configurator:
Configuration of your X Window System during installation is more
thorough. From choosing your monitor and its correct settings to
video card probing, the installer includes improved test screens
and better detection of video memory.
A wide variety of 3DFX cards have been added to the list of cards
supporting accelerated 3D graphics.
Kernel 2.4
Large Memory:
The 2.4 kernel supports up to 64GB of RAM
Improved SMP:
2.4 kernel is optimised for machines with up to 8 processors
Filesystem Features:
Rewritten VFS to use only single cache instead of dual caches, and
enables large file support
Increased Device Support:
Better support for a wider variety of devices and improved USB support
Networking Features:
Better networking performance on multi-processor machines
USB support:
The 2.4 kernel provides Red Hat Linux with support for "hot-pluggable"
or removable devices like CD-ROM drives, Zip drives, cameras, printers,
scanners, and many other peripherals.
New & Updated Drivers:
Many drivers are new to Red Hat Linux 7.1, or have been upgraded as
a result of switching to a 2.4-based kernel.
New drivers include:
- Updated Adaptec AIC7XXX SCSI driver
- IEEE1394 (FireWireTM) subsystem
- Adaptec starfire quad ethernet
- Aironet 802.11 WiFI ethernet
- National Semiconductor DP83810 ethernet
- ATM subsystem and various ATM drivers
- DECnet subsystem
- Cyclom 2X, DEFEA, and DEFPA FDDI
- IPv6 support
- NFS version 3
- iptables, an improved firewall layer
- Maestro3 sound
- bcm5700
TUX Web Server 2.0:
One of the fastest Web servers in the world.
Heightened Security
SSL support in more applications, including links, slrn, OpenLDAP
and Pine 4.33
Enhanced firewall capabilities with iptables.
New Graphical Configuration Tools
Apache Configuration Tool - apacheconf:
Helps manage virtual hosts in an intelligent fashion
BIND Configuration Tool - bindconf:
Makes DNS configuration easier
Printing Configuration Tool - printconf:
Supports over 500 printers
Scalable architecture
Upgrades old systems configured with printtool
ADSL and ISDN Configuration Tool - internet-config:
Guides new users through setting up networking
Upgraded Core System Components
The following major system components have been upgraded in Red Hat
Linux 7.1:
- gcc 2.96-RH
- glibc 2.2.2
- GNOME 1.2
- KDE 2.1.1
- XFree86 4.0.3
- Mozilla
- Netscape 4.76
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