UMBC RedHat Linux Distribution

Welcome to the UMBC RedHat Linux Distribution. The following version of RedHat 7.3 has a number of improvements:

• Incorporates Latest RedHat 7.3 Updates as of the release date (currently January 27, 2003)
• Tighter UMBC Network Integration
• Improved Default Configuration
• Improved Security
• AFS Support

This distribution of UMBC RedHat Linux is targeted towards users who wish to install Linux on their machines in a client configuration. We do not provide support for running services in this configuration. UMBC provides many of the services you may require, like Web services and FTP services. Please consider using these campus services before you decide to run your own server.

Where to Get UMBC RedHat

UMBC RedHat can be downloaded here. This is an ISO image which can be burned onto CD by various programs (this ISO image requires the larger 700 Meg CD-R). If you have problems burning the ISO image to CD, you may borrow a copy of UMBC RedHat CD from the OIT Helpdesk located in room 020 of the ECS building (remember to return the UMBC RedHat CD when you are finished using it).

UMBC RedHat Available at the UMBC Bookstore

The UMBC RedHat Distribution is also available for purchase at the UMBC Bookstore. Before you can purchase UMBC RedHat from the UMBC bookstore, you'll be asked to print out a Software Purchase form from myUMBC. Log into myUMBC, open the Business Services menu, click on the "General Software Purchase" link, select UMBC RedHat, click the "Submit" button and print the generated form. For further information, ask the service staff at the Computer Section of the Bookstore.