Research Triangle Park, NC — (press release extract) — Red Hat today announced the September 26 availability of Red Hat Linux 7, the latest version of the world's most popular open source server operating environment. Red Hat Linux 7 provides enhanced security, new ease-of-use features, optimized software for higher-end Intel chips and increased 3D support, along with dozens of new enterprise-ready… applications, extending its lead as the most powerful and widely used open source server environment in the world. Important new capabilities provided by Red Hat Linux 7 include:

• For Enterprise IT Departments — integrated security with OpenSSL for secure communication via the Web; graphical configuration tools; MySQL database; and pre-set for the arrival of the 2.4
  kernel

• For Workstation Users — more customizable desktop environment; more software to choose from including digital photography viewing and diagram drawing programs; increased security for default installations to protect users who use cable modems or ADSL to reach the Internet; and better 3D graphics support

• For Developers — enhanced internationalization sub-system, more complete C++ support with new compiler; updated development suite; and a preview of many new development tools such as the new GNU compiler for the Java programming language

Through the new Red Hat Network — available now to all Red Hat 7 users on a free trial basis — Red Hat is pioneering a new way to deliver open source products, service, support and information on-line in real-time.

Red Hat Linux 7 will be available September 26 for ftp download.

 
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