Welcome! This installation process is outlined in detail in the Red Hat Linux Installation Guide available from Red Hat, Inc.. Please read through the entire manual before you begin this installation process.
HTML and PDF copies of the manual are online, at http://www.redhat.com. There is also an HTML copy on the Red Hat Linux CD set.
Feature: Red Hat Linux has an installation method known as a "partitionless" installation. If your system has a FAT (DOS/Windows) partition with sufficient free space, you can install Red Hat Linux without repartitioning your hard drive. This option is best for people who would like to try Red Hat Linux with a minimum of disruption to their current system. Refer to the Red Hat Linux Installation Guide for more information.
If you have purchased the Official Red Hat Linux boxed set, be sure to register your product through our website (www.redhat.com/apps/activate/).
Throughout this installation, you will be able to use your mouse to choose different options. You can also navigate the installation using the Tab and Enter keys.
Use the Next and Back buttons to progress through these screens. Click Next to save the information and proceed to the next screen; click Back to move to the previous screen without saving any information.
To minimize this help screen, click on the Hide Help button.
The release notes for Red Hat Linux 7.1 provide an overview of features that may not have been available for documentation. To view the release notes, click the Release Notes button and a new screen will appear. Click Close to close the release notes and return to the installation program.
You can cancel this installation at any time up to the Preparing to Install screen. Once you click Next on Preparing to Install, package installation will begin and data will be written to your hard drive. To cancel before this screen, you can safely reboot your system (use the reset button, or Ctrl-Alt-Del).