2. How to Use This Manual

This manual is ideal for users (both new and old) who want a quick and simple installation solution. It will help you prepare your system and walk you through the installation of Red Hat Linux.

	Note
	If you currently use Red Hat Linux 6.2 (or greater), you can perform an upgrade. Skim Chapter 1 Steps to Get You Started to review the basics, then read Chapter 3 Installing Red Hat Linux, following the directions as you go. Once you have chosen to perform an upgrade in the installation program, refer to Appendix A Upgrading Your Current System.

If you are an experienced user who wants to perform a Red Hat Linux CD-ROM installation, and you do not need a review of the basics, you can skip ahead to Chapter 3 Installing Red Hat Linux to begin the installation process.

Tip

Refer to the Red Hat Frequently Asked Questions for answers to questions and problems that may occur before, during, or after the installation. You will find the FAQ online at:

http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/faqs/rhl_general_faq/

2.1. We Need Feedback!

If you spot a typo in the Red Hat Linux x86 Installation Guide, or if you have thought of a way to make this manual better, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a report against the component rhl-ig-x86 in Bugzilla at:

http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/

When submitting a bug report, be sure to mention the manual's identifier:

rhl-ig-x86(EN)-9-HTML-RHI (2003-01-16T18:24-0400)

If you have a suggestion for improving the documentation, try to be as specific as possible when describing it. If you have found an error, please include the section number and some of the surrounding text so we can find it easily.

If you have a support question (for example, if you need help configuring X, or if you are not sure how to partition your hard drive[s]), use the online support system by registering your product at:

http://www.redhat.com/apps/activate/