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KNOPPIX INFO |
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Knoppix
by Klaus Knopper
KNOPPIX is a compilation of GNU/Linux software, run completely from CD.
It automatically recognizes and supports many types of
graphic cards, sound cards, SCSI devices and other peripheral
devices. KNOPPIX can be adapted and used as a Linux demo, a training course
CD, a rescue system or as a platform for commercial software product
demos. It is not necessary to install anything on fixed disk.
Using transparent decompression, up to 2 gigabyes of executable software
can be put on a CD (this CD, for instance, has 1900MB of software on it).
Since this is a genuine open source project, subject to the GNU General Public License,
the source code for the KNOPPIX-specific packages is available via the Internet at
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/sources/. You may find the sources for the installed Debian packages on the various Debian mirrors. Additionally, you can order the sources directly from Knopper.Net for the cost of material, copying, packaging and postage. This offer is valid for 3 years, counting from the build date of this CD-Rom.
Yes. By use of a "swap partition" missing RAM
under Linux can be replaced by an area on the fixed disk reserved for this
purpose. KNOPPIX detects and automatically uses swap
partitions that are already available.
Only experienced users should consider creating a swap partition, however,
since to create one it is necessary to re-partition the hard disk.
Starting with version 1.5 of KNOPPIX a "swapfile"
for Linux can also be created on an existing DOS partition
(command mkdosswapfile). This allows KNOPPIX to run with less real RAM.
The file created on the DOS partition (knoppix.swp) can be deleted
later, if the space is needed for other things.
Due to the large amount of data (and the download time which can be
expected), we recommend ordering KNOPPIX from various distributors,
(e.g. those who also put out the LinuxTag CDs), rather than
to transfer the complete current CD by WWW or ftp. At
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/
you will find some mirrors on the Internet,
which, to a limited extent, provide a download area for the current KNOPPIX
ISO image.
In order to start the CD, first adjust the boot list in the BIOS Setup of your
computer to boot from CD (before the hard drive). Put the CD in and restart
the computer.
In addition to a standard Debian based GNU/Linux distribution
(www.debian.org)
the following "highlights" are available on this CD:
Tips & TricksThere are some notes (summarized in the file Knoppix Cheatcodes) that describe options that can be passed to Knoppix to handle special situations and/or problematic hardware. Some of them require more detailed knowledge of the Linux operating system, others are simply useful extensions of the KNOPPIX autoconfiguration system. Many of the most frequently asked questions have been collected in the file KNOPPIX-FAQ-EN.txt on this CD-ROM and on the internet. Other considerationsDISCLAIMER: THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL SOFTWARE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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