southern writes:For those who want to learn Linux on their Windows computer and those who'd prefer Linux but must use Windows at work. :) KNOPPIX is a bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. KNOPPIX can be used as a Linux demo, educational CD, rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Due to on-the-fly decompression, the CD can have up to 2 GB of executable software installed on it. knoppix KNOPPIX Version 3.7 public download release The public download edition of 3.7 of KNOPPIX is now available via Bittorrent, and on the Knoppix-Mirrors. Some of the current features include: Lots and lots of package updates Kernel 2.4.27 + 2.6.9 (w/ ACPI) KDE update: 3.3.1 from Debian/unstable FreeNX 0.2.5 (Fabian Franz) Java security update (1.4.2_06) more supported graphics cards isdntool-knoppix for easier text+GUI based ISDN configuration Parallel, a KNOPPIX 3.7 based "Games Knoppix" derivate with hardware accellerated graphics support is available for Download from the Unix-AG project homepage at the University of Kaiserslautern now.
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Re: What is KNOPPIX™? (Score: 1) |  | One of the things I like about Knoppix is the ability to easily store configuration info and data files on a usb key. During subsequent boots, you can set it to read from your usb key. Mandrake's Live CD doesn't let you do this with their free downloadable version, or at least not as easily as does Knoppix. |
| Re: What is KNOPPIX™? (Score: 1) by southern on Saturday, January 22, 2005 @ 10:03:55 CST (User Info | Send a Message) | |
Thanks, jamdung92. Too bad you can't run Windows from a CD so you wouldn't have to install it but then who would want to use it lol For those not as familiar w/knoppix as jamdung, including myself, there is documentation available: Knowing Knoppix The first guide to Knoppix for the complete beginner. Knoppix is an astoundingly clever product. It runs Linux completely from CD. There is no need to install. It bypasses all the software already installed on your PC or laptop. It automatically detects the hardware in your computer, such as video card, sound card, networking, the lot (subject to suitable hardware). When you've finished using Knoppix, simply restart. Your computer will return to your regular system, and it will behave as if nothing has happened. Knoppix is Free Software and open source under the terms of the GNU General Public Licence (GPL). . Knowing Knoppix is a beginner-friendly book designed to help with these situations: You can't start Windows! Disaster? Possibly not. It is often possible to rescue files using Knoppix from crashed Windows computers, even when Windows cannot be started. This guide takes you step by step through the process. You are curious about Linux, and you want to discover what all the fuss is about. You want a useful guide to help you get started with Knoppix. more here: blueyonder [www.pjls16812.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk] Printed version An "official" printed version is now available to order directly from us. You get: Knoppix version 3.3 on CD-ROM. Knoppix bootable floppy disk (this is used in case you cannot boot from the CD-ROM). 134 pages of colour printed Knoppix know-how. Front and back covers printed on 280 gsm Premium Plus Satin-Matt paper. Waterproof transparent covers front and back (this helps to keep spilt coffee away). Spiral binding so the book will lie open flat on the table. This will cost £20 (UK customers), £21 (Europe) or £22 (Rest of the World). Payment is only accepted in UK Pounds Sterling. If you would like to order a copy please email us and we will be delighted to hear from you. Copyright: Phil Jones Computers, November 2004. Email: philjones1 [at] blueyonder.co.uk. Replace [at] with @ to complete the email address. |
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