Choose whether you would like to perform a full installation or an upgrade.
A full installation will destroy any previously saved information on the selected partitions.
An upgrade will preserve existing Red Hat Linux system data.
If you want to perform a full installation, you must choose the class (or type) of the installation. Your options (Workstation, Server, Laptop, or Custom) are discussed briefly below.
A workstation installation will create a system for your home or desktop use. A graphical, Windows-like environment will be installed.
If you want your system to function as a Linux-based server, and do not want to heavily customize your system configuration or install the X Window System (a graphical environment), a server system installation is most appropriate.
A Laptop installation will install the same packages (applications) as a workstation installation. Additionally, PCMCIA support has been added to this installation class.
Only the custom system installation gives you complete flexibility. You have complete control over the packages that will be installed on your system. You can also determine whether you will use GRUB to boot your system. Unless you have prior Linux experience, you should not select the custom-class installation method.
For more information concerning the differences among these installation classes, refer to the Red Hat Linux Installation Guide.