don´t panic...
it makes no sense searching the folders, working in a shell is much better.
so first update the database, so you´re able to search for files, just type
you should do this regularly to keep the database up to date.
now lets say you´re looking for ethereal, you can search the database with
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whereis ethereal
or
locate ethereal
whereis will show you the binaries, locate show all files which include the name ethereal, I use locate. you can also use wildcards if you´re not really sure about the name:
normally you can start an application in a shell simply by typing the name. but in RedHat it´s not ethereal, it´s named
tethereal. nmap should be installed too, simply type nmap to start it.
well, if you have problems to handle an application simply view the manual by using the man command, for example
another really useful application is
up2date which enables you to download and install the newest RPM versions.