Another great part of using Linux - installing Ximian's Red Carpet software is free and easy - just execute the following command at the prompt after you've downloaded the necessary software for your platform:

[root]# rpm -Uvh red-carpet-2.2.2-0.ximian.7.0.i386.rpm rcd-2.0.2-0.ximian.7.11.i386.rpmrug-2.0.2-0.ximian.7.1.i386.rpm

Once you've done that, it's simple to launch the X program:

[root]# red-carpet

Better yet, use a command-line version:

[root]# rug

I'll leave the use of the program to you, but it's even more useful if you add the Open Carpet service to your list of service inside Red Carpet. I've been using Red Carpet for almost a year now and I gotta say I'm really impressed. There really isn't any equivalent to it in the Windows world. Not only can you get security updates, but you can also pick and choose from thousands of apps out there that have been released free-of-charge. Almost all of the Java development apps that I use on a daily basis are available using Red Carpet and Open Carpet together - try it today!