So how does one set up a system?

(In very general terms.)

1. Locating a machine on which to run Linux.
   • A large enough hard drive¹.
   • A 384, 486, or Pentium processor.
   • A CD-ROM drive².
   • A recognized ethernet card.
   • A hub³.
   • A notebook in which to document settings and problems.

2. Acquiring the RedHat CD set⁴.

3. Acquiring a static IP address from the Systems and Information guys.

4. Prepping the computer and running the Install.
   1. Backing up data.
   2. Allocating an evening to run the install.
   3. Partitioning the hard drive.
   4. Running the install.
   5. Debugging the install.

5. Making yourself an account.

6. Installing any software that you didn't install from the RedHat CDs.

7. And finally enjoying your machine. (And maintaining it.)

   A more in-depth set of instructions can be found on this site as well.

² This is unnecessary if the installation is occurring across a network or from the hard drive, but it makes things easier if the installation happens from the CDs. These instructions will assume that you are installing from the CDs.

³ The hub is only necessary if you intend to run two computers off one drop. A small dumb one that simply splits the wires is all that's necessary.

⁴ These are also not necessary if you plan to install via network or from the hard drive, but the instructions will assume that you are installing from the CDs.