The guide shows you: how to install Red Hat Linux 9 using the included 2 CD-ROM distribution from Red Hat; how to use Red Hat Linux 9 to connect to networks, printers and the internet; how to get working - using Office applications, web browsers, multimedia applications and so on; how to get the most from Linux - by understanding Linux's powerful file system and command line interfaces; how to set up and configure a web server, a mail server, a file server, and various other types of service; how to secure your machine against unauthorized use - both from the Internet and from internal threats; and how to modify your machine to suit the way you work - installing software to create a tailored working environment.