Its user interface makes every bit as accessible as other operating systems, and open source pedigree opens the doors to the mind-blowing amount of free software. This book will guide you through the hard times that come only after you have installed a new operating system, giving you the confidence to open the wings and fly with it. We will take you through the installation, we will make you work, and at the end of the book you will have, whether configured stable, secure operating system and the world of possibilities. Who is this book? This book is for you if you are using (or planning to use) the Red Hat Linux operating system for the first time. No previous knowledge of Linux is assumed. What you will learn in this book * How to install Red Hat Linux 9 using 2 distribution included CD-ROM from Red Hat * How to use Red Hat Linux 9 to connect to the network, printers, and Internet * How to get working - using Office applications, web browsers, multimedia applications, etc. * How to get the most from Linux - by understanding the powerful Linux file system and command line interface * How to manage and configure a web server, a mail server, file server, and various other types of service * How to secure your machine from unauthorized use - both from Internet and from internal threats * How to turn your computer to match how you work - installing software to create a customized work environment