With the release of RedHat release8.0 the GNU/Linux platform has attained an aura of respectablity. Simply put RH8.0 rocks. And with the specs demanded of the average machine for the smooth performance of the OS, not many will be complaining that it serves as the poor man's personal OS free from the hassles of proprietary licensing. With the media now posturing the skirmishes between the Redmond giant and RH as the "mother-of-all-battles" [now where have heard that one before ?], it remains to be seen whether the strategic advantage gained by the GNU/Linux community in terms of sheer spiffy and dressed to kill appeal can translate into more converts. As the scenario stands now, compared to the sleekness of WinXP appearances, RH is vintage charm. Smooth and eyecatching. Attractive without being tart. Under the hood also many a major modification has taken place the prime among them being the availability of a feature called "Personal Desktop" - a new installation feature. The package selection and grouping has been dramatically revamped. Yet my personal favorite is the option to check the installation medium for problems even before the installation commences. Trust me, i know the consequences of a less than flawless installation. But why should anyone just read to learn about the distribution ? Get a copy from the local LUG and then simply rock to the new beat in town.
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