This is a little review of Red Hat Linux 7.3 aka Valhalla.
The installation is now 3 CDs instead of 2. Two more CDs with source code are available to download also.
Where to download?
I took my camera and take pictures for every install screen (spanish) you can see them all HERE.
Once installed looking at new software included in Gnome I take some gnome screenshots.
From my personal point of view, there are no major changes but update tool is a good idea, now window maker is an optional pakage included on the third CD (very fast) and KDE 3.0 with translucent option is cool.
From Red Hat web site:
New in Red Hat Linux 7.3
Usability Features
- KDE 3.0 Open Source graphical desktop environment
- Quick access to programs, utilities, and tools
- Customizable desktop for added convenience
- Manage settings easily with KDE Control Center
- Applications include Konquerer file manager and internet browser, KInternet automatic Internet dialer, KOffice Office Suite, and Kooka multimedia viewer.
- GNOME 1.4 with Nautilus File Manager
- Seamlessly view content locally or on the internet via URL-based naming.
- Choose the right user interface for your level of expertise, from novice to expert.
- Evolution comprehensive personal management system integrates e-mail, calendar, and contact information functionality:
- Evolution Mailer -- e-mail environment with features enabling you to easily create, send, forward, save, and print e-mail using standard POP3 and IMAP protocols.
- Evolution Calendar -- keep track of appointments, deadlines, and task lists.
- Evolution Contact Manager --maintain lists of people and their phone numbers, addresses, and other identifying information.
- XFree86 4.2.0 for improved graphic display and hardware support
- GNOME Meeting video conferencing solution
- MrProject open source project management software
- Updated Mozilla Web browser
- Printing Configuration Tool
- Scalable printing configuration architecture that supports over 500 printers
- Automatically upgrades older systems configured with printtool
- USB 2.0 support
- Improved support for digital cameras with gPhoto2, gtKam, and Kamera
Server Features
- Complete Web, mail, ftp, file and print servers included.
- Apache Configuration Tool
- Quick configuration of Apache options
- Easily create and manage multiple virtual hosts
- BIND Configuration Tool
- Simple setup of forward and backward name resolutions and DNS lookups.
- LPRng and CUPS print daemons
- Sendmail and Postfix message transfer agents (MTAs) with switching tool
- LBA48/ATA133 support for drives > 137GB
- Updated PostgreSQL open source database
System Security and Administration Features
- Firewall Configuration during installation allows you to select from three predefined levels of security or customize your own security level.
- Graphical Kickstart Configuration
- Red Hat Network maintains system security
Upgraded Core System Components
The following major system components are included in Red Hat Linux 7.3:
- 2.4.18 kernel
- gcc 2.96-RH
- glibc 2.2.4
- XFree86 4.2.0
- Mozilla 0.9.9
- OpenMotif 2.1.30
- Perl 5.6.1
- Apache 1.3.23-9