LINUX INSTALLATION RED HAT 5.2
Introduction
UNIX originated as a research project at AT&T Bell Labs in 1969. Linux is a flavor of UNIX and is freely downloadable over the web through sites such as metalab.unc.edu. Our group (MAGENTA) installed Red Hat Linux 5.2 with the latest kernel 2.0.36.
Installation Steps
1. Created 2 floppy disks:
2. We chose to install through FTP
3. We FTPd Red Hat 5.2 from
FTP site: metalab.unc.edu
Path: /pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/current/i386
These are the network configurations:
Gateway: 152.2.254.254
Netmask: 255.255.0.0
Primary nameserver: 152.2.21.1
Secondary nameserver: 152.2.253.100
IP: 152.2.81.94
4. Partitioned 2GB Hard Drive (2 Partitions)
5. Formatted both partitions and checked the disk for bad blocks
6. We performed a CUSTOM installation and installed the following:
7. Created boot diskette for the system
8. Installed the boot loader (LILO) at the Master Boot Record
9. Deselected the following services:
10. Selected a root password. Rebooted the machine
11. Logged in
12. Created new aliases for all members of the group