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Important

If you modify the DHCP configuration file, the changes will not take effect until you restart the DHCP

daemon.

Caution

Do not perform routine tasks as root   use a regular user account unless you need to use the root

account for system administration tasks.

Warning

If you choose not to partition manually, a server installation will remove all existing partitions on all

installed hard drives. Do not choose this installation class unless you are sure you have no data you

need to save.

4. Using the Mouse

Red Hat Linux is designed to use a three button mouse. If you have a two button mouse, you should

have selected three button emulation during the installation process. If you're using three button em 

ulation, pressing both mouse buttons at the same time equates to pressing the missing third (middle)

button.

In this document, if you are instructed to click with the mouse on something, that means click the left

mouse button. If you need to use the middle or right mouse button, that will be explicitly stated. (This

will be reversed if you've configured your mouse to be used by a left handed person.)

The phrase "drag and drop" may be familiar to you. If you're instructed to drag and drop an item on

your GUI desktop, click on something and hold the mouse button down. While continuing to hold

down the mouse button, drag the item by moving the mouse to a new location. When you've reached

the desired location, release the mouse button to drop the item.

5. Copying and Pasting Text With X

Copying and pasting text is easy using your mouse and the X Window System. To copy text, simply

click and drag your mouse over the text to highlight it. To paste the text somewhere, click the middle

mouse button in the spot where the text should be placed.

6. More to Come

The Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide is part of Red Hat's commitment to provide useful and

timely support to Red Hat Linux users. Future editions will feature expanded information on changes

to system structure and organization, new and powerful security tools, and other resources to help you

extend the power of your Red Hat Linux system   and your ability to use it.

That's where you can help.