Chapter 1. Introduction to Red Hat Linux

In This Chapter

Welcome to Red Hat Linux! This chapter introduces you to some of the unique features of Red Hat, Inc.'s distribution of the Linux operating system. You'll find out why Linux is so popular, why Red Hat's distribution is so popular, and what you'll find under the hood in the latest Red Hat distribution included with this book.

UNIX is one of the most popular operating systems in the world and was originally developed in 1969 by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, and others at AT&T. Four years ...

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