Rating: 
Summary: Try to download the ISO before buying.
Review: My experience with GNU/Linux is Red Hat 7.3 and 8.0. First, let me suggest you download the ISO of this version before you buy the newest version 9.0 (it's easy to upgrade). If you're new to the GNU/Linux community you might be surprise with what you find. Example: try to get your DVD to work is an interesting adventure. That's actually why I gave it three stars. Since the product is titled Personal it's probably aimed toward the beginner (aka newbie). I doubt the newbie is going to be impressed when he/she finds their DVD player won't play movies. Then he/she is going to do a web-search and find all kinds of stuff - most of which will not make any sense to them. "Do I use ogle or mplayer" or "how do I get this rpm to work" or worst yet "Why is src.rpm [source code. Red Hat Package Manager] not working!" Aside from Red Hats pathetic method of loading packages it's still a nice alternative to Windows XP (I suggest you put it on your second hard drive [i.e. hdb = second hard drive; hda = first hard drive). It's also a lot easier to install than Debian or a BSD product (both of which are terrific products, but a major pain to install... especially if you're new to this stuff). On a positive note: my CD player workes perfectly on Red Hat. Also I have had no problem getting my cable internet connection to work. Evolution - a GNU/Linux version of Microsoft Outlook - works without a flaw! The same goes for Mozilla.
Rating: 
Summary: Pretty Is As Pretty Does
Review: This new version of Red Hat Linux is somewhat more user friendly
than earlier versions--the desktop is attractive--but there are
problems. You still have to enter your root password to simply
log onto the internet and then, once you do, the status tab
disappears somewhere on the panel. There really is no easy way
to change the configuration either. Also, there's no "Red Hat
Configuration Panel" either to check mount points, or change
various configurations. I'd love to like Red Hat, but Mandrake
Linux offers the most user friendly version by far.
Rating:
Summary: Good for newbies...
Review: This is an ok linux distro. it has many years behind it. Most linux users either love it or hate it. Its good for Windows or Mac users but some hardcore linux users like others... This is great to start learning linux or to replace windows/mac systems... I use it to prototype a linux install on a pc.
Rating: 
Summary: You wanna try it, you'll hate it. You wanna buy it? NO!!!!
Review: This review is true as the title describes it. I got it because I wanted to try it since I have an old computer that's breaking down but it fast and 40 GB. It is the worst OS that was ever made. Text is so small in browser. Flash is compatible but Shockwave player isn't. No more internet games, SOB. But I'm ok, I have a lot of computers. If you are smart, get Windows XP. Windows XP never freezes because it is NTFS not fat or fat32 drive! Linux=Worst OS of ever! Do you know that over (was it 60 or 70%) 60% or 70% of software and peripherals like printers, scanners, blah blah blah are not compatible with Linux? You should. Just [toss] this program.
ON THE OTHER HAND
If you have an office and use office business, this is cheap because it includes spreadsheets, word programs, alternative to microsoft powerpoint, etc. But Windows is the way to go. Don't try it, I may be no one but I am pofessional computer technician. Sell this...if you have it, it is just dumb. When I tried uninstalling it, it wouldn't let me and when I turned on my computer after using system recovery disk, it displayed GRUB. Stupid huh. Linux also copies windows. And nothing is good at all, spreadsheet zoom isn't like windows compatible word programs that displays the entire document or slide you are making. It displays PART of it. Part=same as nothing at all. Keep your OS of switch to Windows higher than Windows 2000. The reason I'm not saying Windows XP anymore is because when there's another Windows OS, people would think I'm stupid or crazy. Well that's the review. Hope it's helpful! IT RECEIVES 1 STAR BECAUSE IT'S [inexpensive] AND I CAN'T GIVE IT A 0 (ZERO)...
Rating:
Summary: Paid for Redhat but recieved LinuxWerks
Review: The ad stated Redhat Linux 8.0 'used'
When I recieved the shipment I found
4 CD's in the package from LinuxWorks.com
"Just like Redhat 8.0". List price $...
and $...shipping. Had I wanted to order
LinuxWerks, thats what I would have done.
I have also had problems with the copy I recieved
Disk 1 doesn't check or install properly.
Rating: 
Summary: Amazing OS!
Review: Redhat Linux 8.0 is an amazing Operating system. It is stable, it includes a huge amount of useful softwares and the graphical interface is stunning!
Redhat linux is very stable, it almost never crashes.
The feature that I like about Redhat linux is the different softwares that come with it. For example, LaTex, xemacs, Kdevelop, pine, vi, ......, etc. These softwares are very useful for article publishing and programming purposes.
The graphical interface of Redhat linux is beautiful and very user friendly. Installing new software or new hardware is a piece of cake with this new GUI.
On the whole, Redhat linux is a very user friendly, stable and useful operating system.
If you are a student who wants to do programming or if you are looking for a operating system that will not cost you as much as a new computer, then Redhat linux is for you. Go for it.
Rating:
Summary: If you dont blindly trust hype..
Review: ..then skip RedHat. It is the no.1 in terms of market share only because it was one of the early ones in the commercialized Linux market. I would tend to agree with some of the negative reviews on this website, and my major gripes are: (1) even this supposedly latest RedHat (8.0 Personal) does not recognize the hardware on my Dell Latitude -- which btw includes fairly well-branded hardware, and (2) the support is almost non-existent. I was told I should call in to get "prompt response" but this is obviously not a great option unless you are in the USA. I have been happy with SuSE 7.3 and decided to invest in their 8.1. Trust me, you'll never look back. In terms of auto-updates with YaST tool (ala Windows update), their superb hardware detection, almost hands-off installation and maintenance and a secure default set up -- SuSE rocks. And their folk reply to email within 24 hours. This is only the experience of one person of course, but I'd choose SuSE anyday over RedHat on the basis of software and support merit alone.
Rating:
Summary: Worth upgrading
Review: I liked 7.3 and like 8.0 even better. An improved user interface and overall, much better usability. Installation was easy: the directions are very clear.
Rating:
Summary: Linux needs a lot of work if it wants to become a Desktop OS
Review: I'll keep this short and simple. I recently purchased boxed Red Hat Linux 8.0. I backed up my important data to CDs, and started a "clean" installation. After a few questions-and-answers, the installation was complete (it took about 40 minutes). When the computer booted into Red Hat, I logged on and started playing around with things. I found the "X Windows" GUI to be terribly slow (slower than Windows XP, surprisingly). Hardcore Linux users claim Linux is fast, but I now realize they mean the command-line, and not the GUI. Also, several hardware were not detected, including my genuine Sound Blaster sound card, relatively standard ATI video card, and other things. Hardware detection is not my primary concern, since it is possible to browse the Internet for Linux-ported drivers. The only real thing that bothered me was its speed and performance. My computer specs are: 450MHz, 384MB SDRAM, 512KB cache, 8MB video RAM, and 12GB + 4GB hard drives. Remember, Windows XP -- a so-called "resource hog" -- is radically faster on my machine. Personally, I'm in the process of going back to Windows 2000 - my favorite operating system. (Note: I gave Red Hat two stars only because I like the open source initiative and ideology. I hope Linux and open source software has standards in the future that make superior Desktop operating systems than Microsoft; I would then migrate back to Linux. And those who wish to live in the 1980's again, be my guest; enjoy the command-line!)
Rating: 
Summary: With Microsoft from childhood but not any more!
Review: I admit I was skeptical leaving a comfort zone due to the knowledge I had with Microsoft Windows. I've used Microsoft Products since I was in highschool (Over 15 years ago) and all through college because I simply did not know of other alternatives. Redhat Linux is a usable operating system that gives you everything you need for the 39.99 and 149.99 versions a person needs. There is one hitch for me and that's the exclusion of some type of video player which Redhat had not included. Out side of that you can use the equipment that Windows use and there aren't any intrusions with the operating system. The operating system just works and doesn't try to think for you as Windows XP does with its users. All in all, purchasing this product does not place a drain on your wallet and actually helps you be productive with your computer. You do the math Windows 199.99, Visual Studio 1,800.00+, Office 400 - 800+ (dev) compare to Linux, C/C++ compiler (included), OpenOffice for 39.99.
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