RedHat 7.3

[Craig White]

Since there was so much discussion about KDE 3.0 support and for those
who haven't read up on releases...

New in Red Hat Linux 7.3
Usability Features

* KDE 3.0 Open Source graphical desktop environment

    * Quick access to programs, utilities, and tools
    * Customizable desktop for added convenience
    * Manage settings easily with KDE Control Center
    * Applications include Konquerer file manager and internet browser,
KInternet automatic Internet dialer, KOffice Office Suite, and Kooka
multimedia viewer.

* GNOME 1.4 with Nautilus File Manager

    * Seamlessly view content locally or on the internet via URL-based
naming.
    * Choose the right user interface for your level of expertise, from
novice to expert.

* Evolution comprehensive personal management system integrates e-mail,
calendar, and contact information functionality:

    * Evolution Mailer -- e-mail environment with features enabling you
to easily create, send, forward, save, and print e-mail using standard
POP3 and IMAP protocols.
    * Evolution Calendar -- keep track of appointments, deadlines, and
task lists.
    * Evolution Contact Manager --maintain lists of people and their
phone numbers, addresses, and other identifying information.

* XFree86 4.2.0 for improved graphic display and hardware support
* GNOME Meeting video conferencing solution
* MrProject open source project management software
* Updated Mozilla Web browser
* Printing Configuration Tool

    * Scalable printing configuration architecture that supports over
500 printers
    * Automatically upgrades older systems configured with printtool

* Redesigned boot program speeds system startup.
* USB 2.0 support
* Improved support for digital cameras with gPhoto2, gtKam, and Kamera
Server Features

    * Complete Web, mail, ftp, file and print servers included.
    * Apache Configuration Tool
          * Quick configuration of Apache options
          * Easily create and manage multiple virtual hosts
    * BIND Configuration Tool
          * Simple setup of forward and backward name resolutions and
DNS lookups.
    * LPRng and CUPS print daemons
    * Sendmail and Postfix message transfer agents (MTAs) with switching
tool
    * LBA48/ATA133 support for drives > 137GB
    * Updated PostgreSQL open source database

System Security and Administration Features

    * Firewall Configuration during installation allows you to select
from three predefined levels of security or customize your own security
level.
    * Graphical Kickstart Configuration
    * Red Hat Network maintains system security

Upgraded Core System Components

The following major system components are included in Red Hat Linux 7.3:

    * 2.4.18 kernel
    * gcc 2.96-RH
    * glibc 2.2.4
    * XFree86 4.2.0
    * Mozilla 0.9.9
    * OpenMotif 2.1.30
    * Perl 5.6.1
    * Apache 1.3.23-9