How to Download Red Hat Linux

Red Hat is a for-profit distribution of the Linux operating system. While most versions of Linux are free, Red Hat offers its users personal support, a different variety of applications than other distributions and training services. You can download a 30-day trial of Red Hat, after which you must purchase a key or stop using it.

Instructions

1. Go to the "Sign Up" page at Red Hat Linux's website (see Resources), click "Create a Personal Red Hat Login" and fill out the form with your information. Make sure to put a valid email address so you can correctly activate your account.

2. Click "Submit" and answer four evaluation questions about your job focus, affiliation with Red Hat and intentions for using the operating system (business, personal) and click "Submit." This sends you an email verification beginning your 30-day trial.

3. Go to the "Login" page (see Resources) and enter your Red Hat login and password. Click the link at the top of the page for "Software & Download Center" and click "Download Your Software." Locate the version of Red Hat you want to evaluate, click it and choose "Save File to Computer."

References

• Red Hat: Products & Services

Resources

• Red Hat: Sign Up for Red Hat Linux
• Red Hat: Login to Red Hat Linux