RedHat9.0 Installation Configuration Guide

After several years of development, Linux has undoubtedly secured a niche in the server domain. But it can also be seen that Linux is rarely seen in desktop applications that are most relevant to PC users, and that most PCs run on a Windows-series operating system. and using Linux as a desktop system seems to be a patent for some professionals or Linux players at the moment. In fact, Linux development today, in the desktop application has made great progress, a variety of Linux based applications are increasingly rich, not only windows have software Linux also have, and even some Linux software more and better.

"Using Linux instead of Windows as our desktop system" sounds good, but it's not easy for a new Linux novice, but it's actually possible in the current Linux technology context. As far as I am concerned, using Linux as my desktop system has been a long time. It's nice to share some of the experience and tips you've used here, and then start by introducing how you can use Linux as your desktop system:

First step: Install Red Hat 9.0

For the Linux novice, a lot of Linux versions can be really confusing. In fact, for a variety of so-called versions, is actually made up of Linux core + application software package, but the individual vendors or organizations to provide the package content and some initial settings are different. So just pick one and use it the same way. This is the Red Hat 9.0, which is also a newer version of Red Hat, considering the high market occupancy of Red Hat.

about how to install Red Hat 9.0, you can find a lot of documents from the Web, such as you can browse Red Hat's homepage (http://www.redhat.com) or buy a book about Linux. During the installation process, the author of the new mobile Linux portable recommendations:

1. For beginners, you may not know which packages are needed, so please choose a full installation

2. If you want to use Chinese, please remember to choose the support of Chinese language.

3. Install KDE and GNOME at the same time, because each of them has a lot of useful software

Step Two: System setup

After the installation is complete, you should make the necessary system settings. I personally think this step is very important, but also often overlooked. In this step, you need to do the following, which will play an important role in enhancing system speed and enhancing security: 1. Stop all unnecessary services as a desktop system, there are many system default services that are unnecessary. According to their own situation, some system default services are stopped or deleted, so that on the one hand can save system resources, on the other hand, the security of the system has been improved. Although there is no need for high security as a desktop system, I think it is necessary to develop a good habit.

Stop service can use the Setup command or chkconfig, remove software can use "RPM-E Soft package Name", detailed method of action, please seek other help.

2. Compile or upgrade your Linux kernel

When configuring your Linux kernel, remove some drivers and unnecessary features that do not fit your hardware, and try to streamline your Linux kernel. Also pay attention to select some special features, such as the NTFS file system support, the local network card sound card support.

Compiling the Linux kernel is not a word but a generalization, but for Linux users it is a necessary lesson. For detailed instructions, please ask for additional help.

The third step: the initial beautification of the desktop

After typing "startx" into the x WINODWS, whether you choose KDE or GNOME, there are basically several things you can do to make your desktop look more beautiful or more personalized:

1. Choose Window Style

Whether KDE or GNOME, there are a number of default styles to choose from, and you can actually define each item in detail. For example, some people are not accustomed to KDE click to run a program, this can be changed to double click. All of these setup methods are also implemented using an easy-to-use graphical approach, which is also very easy for a new Linux novice.

2. Change Desktop picture

In KDE, just drag a picture file onto the desktop to set it as a desktop picture, and there are many advanced settings, such as the automatic replacement of desktop pictures every once in a while.

If you choose a beautiful picture as a desktop picture of Linux, the whole visual effect is good. I personally suggest that you choose your girlfriend's photo as a desktop picture, the benefits are self-evident:

3. Adjust fonts

For Chinese users, it is important to adjust the font. Users can add their own fonts, or add Windows fonts to the system (use caution, this may have copyright and moral aspects of the problem, the simpler way is to download someone on the internet to do a good job in Chinese font installation package, usually as long as the solution to run a Setup command on the line, please refer to the relevant articles.

4. Select Screensavers

Linux screensaver is very rich, personally think better than windows, such a beautiful screensaver, not really pity, so please choose one according to their preferences.