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---UNDER--------------------------October 2002---
-News and Notes from Inside Red Hat-
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-----------IN THIS ISSUE----------
- Intoducing Red Hat Linux 8.0
- Red Hat's going on the road
- HP and Red Hat announce first Oracle TPC-C benchmark on Linux
- Join Red Hat at Enterprise Linux Forum in Boston
- New Java runtime available on Red Hat Linux Advanced Server via RHN
- Tips & Tricks: Getting started with open source in education
- Affect change: take the Red Hat survey
- I want my MP3s
- You need a new shirt
-----------IN EVERY ISSUE-----------
- Ask Shadowman
- Upcoming webcasts from Red Hat
- Red Hat in the news
- Upcoming events
- Under the Brim Contest 36: Make it stop
- Under the Brim Contest 37: 8.0 testimonials
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INTRODUCING RED HAT LINUX 8.0

OK, if you're still using Red Hat Linux 6.1 on the desktop you need to
minimize Under the Brim for a moment and take a look at this. Seriously.
Do it now.

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VR

This is Red Hat Linux 8.0.

Red Hat Linux 8.0 comes in two versions: Personal and Professional. And
features some brilliant technical upgrades like a new kernel, easy
graphical installation, a menu structure that makes sense... But the
real show is the interface. We think you'll see why.

See the 8.0 demo:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VS

Buy it now:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VT

Read an interview with Havoc Pennington, Desktop/UI Lead for Red Hat
Linux 8.0:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VU

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GRANNY, LOCK THE DOORS! RED HAT'S GOING ON THE ROAD

Next week here in the United States we observe Columbus Day, which this
year marks the 510th anniversary of the year that Columbus "discovered"
America. Which the Native Americans had "discovered" at least 12,000 years
earlier. And was subsequently "discovered" by Jack Kerouac, Charles
Kuralt, William Least Heat Moon, and Neil Diamond, among others.

We want in on the action.

On October 31st, Red Hat will embark on Red Hat Road Tour 2002. Four
men. Two weeks. One RV. One big country. And one solitary purpose:
to discover the state of Linux in America.

We invite you to follow along on the adventure of a lifetime as our
ragtag gang of ruffians meets with Linux users like yourself all across
the United States to find out what they like and don't like. What they
want and don't want. And most importantly, what they expect from Red
Hat. And who knows, maybe we can even teach folks a thing or two about
Linux along the way.

Our thanks to IBM eServer xSeries Servers, official sponsor of the
Red Hat Road Tour 2002.

Details about the tour will be available on redhat.com next week.

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HP AND RED HAT ANNOUNCE FIRST ORACLE TPC-C BENCHMARK ON LINUX

With this benchmark, HP ProLiant servers running Red Hat Linux Advanced
Server become the first industry-standard platform to offer
enterprise-class performance for a clustered Oracle database in a Linux
environment, and clearly demonstrate the cost and maintenance benefits
of running Linux-based hardware and software in enterprise computing
environments.

Get more info:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VW

Sign up for the webcast:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VY

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JOIN RED HAT AT ENTERPRISE LINUX FORUM IN BOSTON

If you're looking for a more in-depth understanding of using Linux
in large enterprise deployments, mark your calendars and join
Red Hat at the first ever Enterprise Linux Forum Conference & Expo, to be held December 3 and 4 at the Boston Marriott Copley
Place in Boston, MA. Spend two days learning from Linux
luminaries and industry experts including:
- Matthew Szulik, Chairman, CEO, and President, Red Hat
- Tim Burke, Advanced Server Technical Project Leader, Red Hat
- John "maddog" Hall, Executive Director, Linux International
- Steven Solazzo, General Manager, Linux, IBM
- Jonathan Eunice, President and Principal Anaylst, Illuminata
- Rene Bonvanie, Vice President of Oracle9i Marketing, Oracle
Corporation

The Enterprise Linux Forum will be split into four tracks:
- Linux in the Datacenter
- Clustered and Distributed Computing
- Operations, Management, and Infrastructure
- Applications, Storage, and Information Management

Conference website:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VA

Get the Conference program overview:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VB

** Register now for a Full Pass, One-Day Pass, or Free Expo Pass:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VC

** "Under the Brim" subscribers - save $200! Enter the PRIORITY CODE:
22UTB in the space provided during online registration and receive a
$200 discount to attend the event. Register by November 19th and
receive an additional $100 discount when registering at the early bird
rate. (Please note that you will be asked for your priority code on
the "Payment" page and your $200 savings will be reflected on the
"Order Summary" page during registration. Priority Code: 22UTB)

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NEW JAVA RUNTIME AVAILABLE ON RED HAT LINUX ADVANCED SERVER VIA RHN

BEA and Red Hat have joined together to bring a powerful new java
solution to Red Hat Linux Advanced Server customers. BEA's WebLogic
JRockit is a high-performance Java Virtual Machine (JVM) designed
from the ground-up to ensure reliability, scalability, and an
unparalleled level of manageability for server-side Java applications.
And it's the only enterprise-class JVM offering optimized for Intel
architecture.

Certified, tested, and supported by BEA on Red Hat Linux Advanced
Server, WebLogic JRockit will be available for seamless installation
through Red Hat Network starting Oct. 18. To access JRockit
(*Red Hat Linux Advanced Server customers only*), log in to
Red Hat Network and subscribe your systems to the BEA WebLogic
JRockit channel.

Learn more about BEA WebLogic JRockit:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...hgtpgLQhjnV2VD

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ASK SHADOWMAN

He's prettier than a shiny new log chain! He's naked from the chin down!
He's got only one name like Mork or Nico! He's the Shadowman... And he
joins us once again to answer the toughest questions anybody dared ask a
two-dimensional logo.

Read Shadowman's answers in all their mouth-watering wit:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSR

Got a question about Red Hat Linux that you think Shadowman can answer?
Or want to see him lie when he can't? Send your question immediately to:
[email protected]

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UPCOMING WEBCASTS FROM RED HAT

High Availability Clustering Using Red Hat Linux Advanced Server

Red Hat Cluster Manager is the technology that powers Red Hat Linux
Advanced Server, the new Linux Platform for the Enterprise. Learn the
fundamentals of High Availability Clustering from lead Red Hat Linux
Advanced Server Engineer, Tim Burke. From failover to load balancing,
Tim will walk you through how Red Hat is able to deliver reliability for
mission-critical business.

Date: Tuesday, October 15
Time: 2 p.m. EDT (US)
Speakers: Tim Burke, Red Hat Enterprise Developer

Register Now:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSS

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Red Hat's Content Management Solution (CMS)

Red Hat CMS is an end-to-end solution for developing, managing,
and publishing content on the web. A feature-rich solution for
enterprise, government and educational institutions, Red Hat
CMS provides the ultimate in flexibility - enabling you to deploy
the solution quickly, plus customize and scale your system as
your needs grow. Join us to learn more about Red Hat CMS and
how it can fit into your organization.

Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 2 p.m. EDT (U.S.)
Speaker: Ed Boyajian, Content & Collaboration Marketing Manager

Register Now:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VST

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Red Hat Linux Advanced Server Benchmark Optimization Tips

Join Red Hat and Hewlett-Packard to learn more about the first Linux
TPC-C benchmark that demonstrates world-class performance on
Red Hat Linux Advanced Server.

Date: Tuesday, October 22
Time: 2 p.m. EDT (U.S.)
Speakers: Nick Carr, Red Hat, Enterprise Product Manager
Andrew Bond, Hewlett-Packard, Performance Engineer

Register Now:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSU

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Empowered by Red Hat

Recently we announced "Empowered by Red Hat," a series of one-day
seminars being held across the US over the next year, designed
to teach people more about Linux and Red Hat. Sessions have filled up
quickly, so if the session near you is full or if you live somewhere
where a session is not offered, we've created a webcast version so
you can still participate.

Participants will learn how companies are deploying and using Linux, as
well as exploring Linux and open source career options. Special
discounts on Red Hat's RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) training and
certification program will be offered, as well as pre-assessment, advice
on Linux careers, and orientation on Red Hat training classes.

Date: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 2 p.m. EDT (U.S.)
Speakers: Randy Russell, Red Hat Certification Manager
Joe Kirby, Red Hat RHCE Instructor

Register Now:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSW

Learn more about the "Empowered by Red Hat" seminar:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VUB

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RED HAT IN THE NEWS

New York Times: 8.0 gives Linux a lift

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSY

InternetWeek: Red Hat, Dell target open source security

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSA

ZDNet: Red Hat spreads desktop appeal

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSB

CNN/Money: IBM expands Red Hat pact

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSC

NewsFactor: The State of Linux 2002

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VSD

E-Commerce Times: IBM deal puts Red Hat Linux on more servers

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTR

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Oracle World
San Francisco, CA
November 10-14

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTS

Enterprise Linux Forum
Boston, MA
December 3-4

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTT

LinuxWorld Expo
New York, NY
January 21-24

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTU

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TIPS AND TRICKS:
GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN SOURCE IN EDUCATION - PART TWO

Last month began a four-part journey to get open source software
into a K-12 school. Some of the homework assignments were:
- research websites
- determine IT needs
- compile a nice list of answers
- ask questions
- add even more answers
The content of that should comprise the answers to the
"Where are we?" and "Where should we be?" questions.

This month: Planning.

Read on:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTW

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AFFECT CHANGE: TAKE THE RED HAT SURVEY

A few months ago we ran a survey in Under the Brim to learn more about
what you think of Red Hat. We received over 1000 responses and are so
excited about what we found out that we want to learn more. This is your
chance to put your stamp on Red Hat. Tell us what you think, and help us
change for the better.

Take the survey:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTY

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I WANT MY MP3s...(and DVDs)

Red Hat did not ship MP3 and DVD players in our 8.0 release. If you
thought we were just checking to see if you were paying attention,
you're wrong. Due to conflicts between patent licensing and the
licensing of our application source code, (MP3) support has been
removed from applications in Red Hat Linux.

Here's some pointers to further information:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTA

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YOU NEED A NEW SHIRT. WE CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT.

Don't you think it's time you retired that "mount and fsck" t-shirt?
Your cubemates think the joke is old and the people in finance just
think you're gross. Good news. We've just added two new t-shirts to the
Red Hat store. Both are black and sport a small shadowman on front, big
one on back--with a special quote from Shadowman himself. The first
shirt says, "Hand over the code and no one gets hurt." The second,
"You're free, now go and help the others." Your pick, but buying both
lets you avoid doing laundry for an extra day.

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTB

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UNDER THE BRIM CONTEST 36: MAKE IT STOP

You read about the Red Hat Road Tour 2002 in last month's UTB. Our
contest last month asked you to send your request for why the
tour should stop at your user group or school.

Our winner: Talk about geek cred. Louise M and Waseem D from Yorktown
High School in Arlington, Virgina put their plea in a Python script. We bit.
Congratulations. In just a few weeks, Arlington High School will get a
visit from four Red Hatters and an RV...

And our second-place winner, Jan, who sent us a stop request from
Pretoria, South Africa, is the winner of the 2002 Tour care package
filled with Red Hat collectibles.

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UNDER THE BRIM CONTEST 37: 8.0 TESTIMONIALS

We want to hear what you think of Red Hat Linux 8.0. For this
month's UTB contest, write up your most heartfelt 8.0
testimonial and send it to us. Tell us what you like, don't like.
Be honest. Write it up and send it to:

[email protected] (with the subject line: 8.0 Testimonials)

We'll publish a selection of the reviews on redhat.com and in
Under the Brim next month. And for the reviews we like
best--good, bad, and ugly--we'll send you one of the new
Red Hat t-shirts:

http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?...gtpgLQhjnV2VTC

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