Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for Desktops
The cost of keeping proprietary desktops secure is rising. Then there's the cost to deploy. And update. Not to mention administrative costs. The cost of keeping proprietary desktops secure is rising. Then there's the cost to deploy. And update. Not to mention administrative costs.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop is an attractive and highly productive alternative for client systems like desktop and laptop computers. An environment that sets the standard for client operating systems in the focused areas of security and management.

Red Hat lowers acquisition and ongoing annual deployment costs, leaving:
  • - more money for new hardware and software projects to provide new services

  • - more redeployable personnel to work on high value-added tasks that deliver a competitive advantage to the company

There are four variants of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for Desktop;

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop

A general purpose client solution suitable for desktop and laptop systems, offering a comprehensive suite of personal productivity applications such as OpenOffice, Firefox browser, and Evolution email client. Supports systems with up to 1 socket at 4GB of memory.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop with Multi-OS option

Provides virtualization capabilities, with the ability to host multiple guest operating environments.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop with Workstation option

Provides support for larger client systems and an extended software stack. Ideal for high end desktop applications, technical workstations in design, engineering, CAD/CAM, or software development, etc. Includes the full Red Hat Enterprise Linux software development stack and the complete set of server applications for client system use-cases like testing, administration, software development, etc.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop with Workstation and Multi-OS options

Combines all desktop features and options into a single product.