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| 2009-11-18 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 6.2 |
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Klaus Knopper has released KNOPPIX 6.2, a new version of the popular Debian-based live CD/DVD with LXDE as the default desktop: "The current version 6.2 has been completely updated from Debian 'Lenny', 'Testing' and 'Unstable', and uses kernel 2.6.31.6 and X.Org 7.4. Microknoppix is a complete rewrite of the KNOPPIX boot system from version 6.0 and up, with the following features: high compatibility with its Debian base; accelerated boot procedure; LXDE as graphical environment - a very slim and fast desktop with extremely short start time and low resource requirements; amount of installed software greatly reduced in the CD edition; network configuration handled by NetworkManager...." Read the rest of the release notes for more details. Download the DVD, CD or the special ADRIANE edition with accessibility features for the visually impaired: KNOPPIX_V6.2DVD-EN.iso (3,675MB, MD5, torrent), KNOPPIX_V6.2CD-EN.iso (691MB, MD5, torrent), KNOPPIX-ADRIANE_V6.2CD-EN.iso (691MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2009-01-28 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 6.0 |
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Klaus Knopper has released KNOPPIX 6.0, a brand new version of the popular Debian-based live CD, now with LXDE as the default desktop and ADRIANE, an audio desktop for the visually impaired. From the changelog: "KNOPPIX 6.0.0 / ADRIANE 1.1. Complete rebuild from scratch, based on Debian 'Lenny' (draft); new boot procedure with highly parallelized hardware detection and configuration; LXDE as default desktop; OpenOffice.org 3.0.1; Firefox / Iceweasel 3.0.5; starts blind-friendly, talking ADRIANE menu by default (use boot option 'knoppix' for directly booting into graphical desktop; very reduced software collection in order to easily fit on CD; NetworkManager (support for Debian interfaces enabled); 'flash-knoppix' - create bootable USB memory stick from CD; began porting KNOPPIX 5.x boot options and features to the new system (not complete yet)." Read the full changelog for further information. Download the English or German live CD from here: KNOPPIX_V6.0-ADRIANE_V1.1CD-2009-01-27-EN.iso (649MB, MD5), KNOPPIX_V6.0-ADRIANE_V1.1CD-2009-01-27-DE.iso (649MB, MD5). |
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| 2008-03-28 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 5.3.1 |
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Klaus Knopper has announced the release of KNOPPIX 5.3.1. From the changelog: "Dist-upgrade to Debian 'Lenny' (testing + unstable); changes initial boot system from initrd to initramfs for easier customisation; kernel 2.6.24.4 with custom modules - GSPCA, QEMU, KVM, VirtualBox, NDISwrapper, AVM; updated WiFi drivers and firmware for ipw*; Compiz 3D window manager 0.7.3 with experimental Compiz Fusion modules; KDE 3.5.9, KDE 4.0 as experimental boot option; ADRIANE, audio desktop with text-to-speech and Braille support, first release; Cloop 2.624 realtime decompression with threads and experimental 'suspend' feature; OpenOffice.org 2.3.1; VirtualBox OSE edition; Orca as screen reader for GTK+ programs; updated hard disk installer '0wn'; updated NTFS-3G." Download: KNOPPIX_V5.3.1DVD-2008-03-26-EN.iso (4,241MB, MD5, torrent), KNOPPIX_V5.3.1DVD-2008-03-26-DE.iso (4,241MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2007-01-05 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 5.1.1 |
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Klaus Knopper has released a bug-fix update to KNOPPIX 5.1, with corrections to the Kicker bug and update to Firefox. From the changelog: "V5.1.1 2007-01-04. Updated Kicker and kdebase (while fixing a nasty bug that made Kicker 'disappear' in all but the first desktop; updated ntfs-3g (writing speed improvements); sudo helper for kdesu; X.Org updates from Debian unstable; IceWeasel and IceDove (Firefox and Thunderbird) updates; kwlan for WLAN with WEP/WPA in Knoppix menu; added VLAN configurator; fixed '2nd reboot fails' bug when installing Knoppix with ReiserFS by downgrading GRUB; added French translation to mkbootdev; removed KDE documentation and Java demos from CD...." Download the new release from here: KNOPPIX_V5.1.1DVD-2007-01-04-EN.iso (4,124MB, MD5), KNOPPIX_V5.1.1CD-2007-01-04-EN.iso (696MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-12-30 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 5.1.0 |
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Klaus Knopper has announced the release of KNOPPIX 5.1.0 live CD and DVD: "Finally, it's done. Just in the past couple of months, there has been quite a lot of new and exciting development in the GNU/Linux world, which of course should also be present in the current KNOPPIX version, even if some of the new and optional features (like the 3D desktop with Beryl) are still experimental. New kernel, KDE and OpenOffice.org releases have spoilt our planned release dates, but now all these are available in the new release. New: update to Debian Etch; Linux kernel 2.6.19.1 + FUSE 2.6.1; Cloop 2.05 real-time decompression; replace Unionfs with Aufs...." See the comprehensive release notes for more details. Download: KNOPPIX_V5.1.0CD-2006-12-30-EN.iso (698MB, MD5), KNOPPIX_V5.1.0DVD-2006-12-30-EN.iso (4,113MB, MD5). The CD and DVD images are also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2006-06-02 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 5.0.1 |
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Klaus Knopper has announced the availability of the first public release of KNOPPIX 5 live CD and DVD: "At CeBIT 2006, a preview of Knoppix 5 was introduced, which has now been updated with the new kernel and udev hotplug management. What's new: Linux kernel 2.6.17 (rc); X.Org Version 7.0; detection of onboard IDE raid controllers and raid disk components; udev + hwsetup for automatic hardware detection; KDE 3.5.2, GNOME 2.12 from Debian unstable; OpenOffice.org 2.0.2; transparent write access for NTFS partitions; new Knoppix installer, now also with the possibility to update existing installations of Knoppix...." Read the full release announcement on the project's home page. Download the English language editions from here: KNOPPIX_V5.0.1DVD-2006-06-01-EN.iso (4,144MB, MD5) or KNOPPIX_V5.0.1CD-2006-06-01-EN.iso (696MB, MD5). The files are also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2006-03-01 |
Distribution Release: Accelerated KNOPPIX 1.0 |
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Japan's Alpha Systems has released Accelerated KNOPPIX 1.0, a fast-booting variant of the popular KNOPPIX live CD. By re-arranging the Cloop file system block and optimising the hardware detection and configuration step, the developers have succeeded in reducing the CD boot time to under 60 seconds, while maintaining the full functionality of the distribution. More details with illustrations of the technology (which, incidentally, is released under the GPL) can be found on the project's home page. Accelerated KNOPPIX version 1.0, released yesterday, can be downloaded from here: Accelerated-KNX_20060228.iso (692MB, MD5); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2005-09-24 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 4.0.2 Live CD/DVD |
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A bug fix version of KNOPPIX 4.0 has been released and is currently propagating to download mirrors around the world. From the changelog: "V4.0.2-2005-09-23 (bug fix release). Updated Unionfs to 20050921-1507 with stability patches; fixed 'noeject' and 'noprompt' boot options; fixed 'xdepth=' boot option; fixed permissions of /usr/bin/cdrecord*; fixed translation error of 'Festplatte' in English edition; fixed OpenOffice.org siesta on loading old documents; fixed ATP8* SCSI controller recognition; removed glibc dependency of sysvinit; added 'units' converter; updated read-write libntfs CVS version; security updates for xserver-xfree86, xlibs, mozilla-firefox...." While the download mirrors are getting updated, you can obtain the new KNOPPIX ISO images via BitTorrent: KNOPPIX_V4.0.2CD-2005-09-23-EN.iso (694MB) and KNOPPIX_V4.0.2DVD-2005-09-23-EN.iso (3,890MB). |
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| 2005-09-14 |
Distribution Release: Games Knoppix 4.0.2-0.3 |
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Games Knoppix live DVD, based on the recently released Knoppix 4.0, is now ready for your enjoyment: "Games Knoppix 4.0.2-0.3 is out! The new DVD-size version of Games Knoppix has been finally finished. A list of included games can be viewed here. I have to apologize that it took so long to include the songs of the song contest, but I had some misunderstandings with GEMA. But as promised, the songs are included now. In addition, there are three bonus songs from RaidShelter. I hope everyone is having a lot of fun with the DVD." See the release announcement on the project's home page. The DVDs in English and German are available for download via BitTorrent: GKDVD-4.0.2-0.3-EN (2,698MB) or GKDVD-4.0.2-0.3-DE (2,698MB). |
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| 2005-08-21 |
Reviews: A Knewbie's Knoppix Rescue Adventure |
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This is a great story of a non-technical user trying out KNOPPIX and falling in love with it - to the point that she is ready to give up on Windows completely: "I've been impressed and happily surprised at how much fun it has been to use and learn Knoppix and other Linux software. Even with my systems that have a lot of old hardware (which would be all of them), I've been amazed at how much is recognized immediately when I experiment with installing different operating systems. I'm still running Windows 2K Pro on my main system, but I am slowly whittling away at the need to have it at all. So if you think it's too hard for you, think again, and give Knoppix a whirl. If I can do it, anyone can. And that's the truth." Read the rest of the story at Groklaw. |
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| 2005-08-17 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 4.0 Live DVD |
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The first public release of the KNOPPIX 4.0 Live DVD, with many updates over the LinuxTag edition, is now available for download. From the changelog: "V4.0DVD-2005-08-16. Project split into DVD and CD edition; OpenOffice.org 2.0 build 104 (English/German); lots and lots of package updates; bugfixes: floppyconf, knoppix-installer; kernel 2.6.12.4 update; KDE 3.4.1 from Debian experimental; added development packages: Eclipse, Mono; added most kde-i18n languages from unstable; added Knoppix books and Open Source Jahrbuch; added m23 software distribution system; added Knoppix menu item for setting root password; added alternative desktops: GNOME, Ratpoison, XFce, Openbox; replaced Mozilla with Firefox and Thunderbird...." Download: KNOPPIX_V4.0DVD-2005-08-16-DE.iso (3,170MB, SHA1), KNOPPIX_V4.0DVD-2005-08-16-EN.iso (3,170MB, SHA1); also available via BitTorrent. |
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| 2005-06-23 |
KNOPPIX 4.0 Live DVD Torrent Available |
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Presented for the first time yesterday at Linux Tag in Karlsruhe, the much awaited "Live DVD" edition of KNOPPIX 4.0 is now available as a BitTorrent download from several sources. The new version contains over 4 GB of compressed files or over 2,600 packages, including the full KDE 3.4.1 and GNOME 2.8.1 desktop environments, OpenOffice.org 2.0 beta, and the usual array of server, development and multimedia applications. The DVD boots into German by default, but this can be changed with the "lang=us" cheatcode (several other languages are also supported). KNOPPIX 4.0 is the largest and most up-to-date live Linux DVD ever produced. The list of currently available torrent files can be found in this Knoppix.net forum post; here is a quick link to one of them: KNOPPIX_V4.0-2005-06-08-LINUXTAG2005-DVD-DE.torrent (4,122MB). Those attending the Linux Tag conference can also obtain the DVD directly from the Knoppix booth for €5.00. |
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| 2005-06-01 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 3.9 |
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KNOPPIX 3.9 has been released. The changelog is very brief, but it comes with some interesting package upgrades, including OpenOffice.org and KDE: "V3.9-2005-05-27. OpenOffice.org 2.0 BETA (German and English); KDE 3.4.0 from Alioth; kernel 2.6.11.10; small WIFI and hwsetup updates; Unionfs update; dist-upgrade from sid. This will probably be the last 'single CD' version of KNOPPIX. Starting from Version 4.0 (coming soon), the project will be split into a 'Light' CD version, and a 'Maxi' DVD release." See the complete release announcement for more information. Download the English or German ISO images from here: KNOPPIX_V3.9-2005-05-27-EN.iso (696MB, MD5) or KNOPPIX_V3.9-2005-05-27-DE.iso (696MB, MD5). BitTorrent trackers are available here. |
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| 2005-05-12 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 3.8.2 |
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An updated version of the KNOPPIX live CD has been released. From the changelog: "V3.8.2-2005-05-05 (update): dist-upgrade; kernel 2.6.11 update; the madwifi drivers are back; kwifimanager in KNOPPIX/network menu; OpenOffice 1.1.4 security update; swapping on knoppix.swp on a NTFS partition should now work; replaced Fabian Franz' original knoppix-installer with the version from Jörg Schirottke/Kanotix; fixed SCSI drivers in bootimage." KNOPPIX 3.8.2 is available for free download from one of its mirror servers: KNOPPIX_V3.8.2-2005-05-05-EN.iso (694MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.8.2-2005-05-05-DE.iso (694MB). |
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| 2005-05-04 |
Reviews: Fun with Knoppix |
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Ars Technica has published a 3-page story about the popular Knoppix live CD, including an interview with the author of Knoppix Hacks Kyle Rankin, and a developer's corner with tools, tips and tweaks: "There is a common misconception among people who have heard of Knoppix that it is only for Linux users. This perception couldn't be further from the truth. Knoppix, as demonstrated by the author, is an extremely useful tool regardless of your preferred operating system. This book is for anyone who has had to fix the computer of friends or family; the system administrator who has ever had to resuscitate a lifeless machine; even the average home user who's curious to try something new without replacing what they already have." The story starts here. |
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| 2005-04-09 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 3.8.1 |
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KNOPPER.NET is announcing KNOPPIX 3.8.1: "In a few days, KNOPPIX Version 3.8.1 will be available on the mirrors. It's an update for the 3.8 Cebit 2005 Edition, featuring: kernel 2.6.11 as default; write support for all virtual directories (i.e. live-installation of software without writable media is possible) in a running live system, made possible through UNIONFS; native support for ipw2200 (Centrino2) WLAN chipsets; permanent homedirectory on harddisk (even on NTFS); KDE 3.3.2, Gimp 2.2.4, OpenOffice 1.1.4 and many updates; wallpaper and bootscreen graphics design by newthinking communications." Download from one of the mirrors: KNOPPIX_V3.8.1-2005-04-08-EN.iso (686MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.8.1-2005-04-08-DE.iso (686MB). A BitTorrent tracker is also provided here. |
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| 2005-01-07 |
Distribution Release: Games Knoppix 3.7-0.2 |
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A new release of Games Knoppix (version 0.2 based on KNOPPIX 3.7) is now available: "Games Knoppix 3.7-0.2 released. The Three Kings Release is ready for download (this time as German and English versions). The following games are included: Marble Blast Gold Demo, Mutant Storm Demo, Space Tripper Demo, Think Tanks Demo, Ufo AI (XMas Special).... For the games marked with OpenGL, you will need hardware acceleration in order to play them. I included 2.4.28 and 2.6.10 kernels, but the NVIDIA driver does not work with 2.6.10." Read the announcement on the distribution's home page for a complete list of included games and other changes. Download: GamesKnoppix-3.7-0.2-DE.iso (699MB), GamesKnoppix-3.7-0.2-EN.iso (699MB); also available via BitTorrent.
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| 2004-12-31 |
Knowing Knoppix |
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Just released - a free 128-page book in PDF format for Knoppix (and Linux) beginners. Why Knoppix? In the words of the book's author Phil Jones: "Knowing Knoppix is a beginner-friendly book designed to help with these situations: 1. 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. 2. You are curious about Linux, and you want to discover what all the fuss is about. 3. You want a useful guide to help you get started with Knoppix." The new book is entitled Knowing Knoppix and is available for free download from the author's web site.
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| 2004-12-09 |
Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 3.7 |
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KNOPPIX 3.7 has been released: "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 (with 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." The full announcement is available on the distribution's home page. Download from one of the mirrors: KNOPPIX_V3.7-2004-12-08-EN.iso (699MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.7-2004-12-08-DE.iso (699MB). A BitTorrent tracker should be available shortly from here.
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| 2004-12-06 |
Distribution Release: Games Knoppix 3.7 |
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Games Knoppix, a special edition of the upcoming Knoppix 3.7, has been released: "Finally, the first release of the Games Knoppix (St. Nicholas Day Release) is ready for download. The following games have been lately added: Castle-Combat, Globulation 2, Hatman, Kobodeluxe, Miniracer, Pingus, Rafkill, lots of small games. If there is a graphics card with possible acceleration detected, you will be asked whether you want to use the NVIDIA or ATI drivers. To use this option, you need at least 400MB RAM. The joystick configuration tool is started via 'joystick-config' inside the console. We'll add a small HOWTO about how to turn your Linux box into a game console soon." Here is the full release announcement with additional details. Currently, the ISO image is only available for download via BitTorrent: GamesKnoppix-3.7-0.1.torrent (683MB). Happy gaming!
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| 2004-07-26 |
A Comparison of Three LiveCD Distros |
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Barney Matthews has published a comparative review of Knoppix 3.4, PCLinuxOS 7a and Damn Small Linux 0.72 on tuxs.org: "Live Linux CDs allow people to test Linux or try a distribution without any hard drive installation, or carry Linux around in their pocket to use on any computer. I have picked the top ranked Live CD from DistroWatch for each of these three tasks to review/compare. Knoppix 3.4 is the 'test Linux' live CD, PCLinuxOS 7a is the 'try before it before installing' live CD and Damn Small Linux is the 'pocket Linux' live CD. It should be noted each of these live CDs can perform every task above and that there are many other equally good live CDs - these are just the ones I have picked..." Read the rest of the article here.
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| 2004-05-10 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.4-2004-05-10 |
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An updated release of Knoppix 3.4 is now available: "V3.4-2004-05-10 (small updates). Removed some SCSI modules from the regular knoppix26 (Kernel 2.6) startup because they are unstable, use 'expert26' to load them; added script for generating bootfloppies in Knoppix 'Utilities' menu; harddisk installer update from Fabian Franz; 'knoppix splash' fixes; timezone and language setting add-ons; added linlinc1 for captive-ntfs for download capabilities; changed some e100/eepro100 network driver entries in hardware detection; the usual Debian package updates." The full changelog. Download: KNOPPIX_V3.4-2004-05-10-DE.iso (688MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.4-2004-05-10-EN.iso (688MB).
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| 2004-05-04 |
Development Release: Knoppix 3.4 (Experimental) |
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The much awaited release of Knoppix 3.4 is now available, albeit in an experimental form: "V3.4-2004-05-03 (experimental). Switched from syslinux to isolinux (no emulation) boot method; kernel 2.4.26 (default) and Kernel 2.6.5 (as boot option); with ACPI enabled (use knoppix acpi=off in case of problems, knoppix26 to try Kernel 2.6); new wireless drivers for: ipw2100 (Centrino), madwifi, hostap; captive-ntfs installer; live-installer by Fabian Franz; KDE 3.2.2; kdevelop3; OpenOffice.org 1.1.1 (German and English); GIMP 2.0; had to remove the entire latex system (101MB) because of space reasons; removed KOffice for the same reason; /dev/modem setup tool supporting serial, USB, bluetooth and irda devices; gprs connection tool; lots of improvements in the hardware detection and new boot options." The full changelog. Download: KNOPPIX_V3.4-2004-05-04-DE (696MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.4-2004-05-04-EN (696MB); also available via BitTorrent.
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| 2004-03-03 |
Install Knoppix Linux, Keep Windows Installation |
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Tom's Hardware is highly impressed with the Knoppix live CD: "Knoppix is truly one of the greatest products that the open-source community has produced. As a learning tool, Knoppix is invaluable. If you are learning Linux, you can practice without messing up your computer. If you are a hacker, Knoppix provides all sorts of security, and system recovery tools. This CD, in the right hands, can cause a lot of destruction. Remember to always use your powers for good." The 6-page review starts here.
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| 2004-01-04 |
Knoppix - Instant Gratification |
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It is safe to say that the Debian-based Knoppix live CD has raised the bar of Linux distribution standards to a new level, especially with its automatic hardware detection and on-the-fly decompression. Knoppix is commonly used as an emergency rescue disk, as a Linux demo CD, as a tool to test a new computer before purchase or as a utility to read password-protected Microsoft Word documents on a Windows partition. It can even be used as a full-blown Linux distribution for every-day tasks. Robert Storey explains the reason why Knoppix has been given a permanent home on his computer's hard drive and why he never leaves home without it.
Knoppix - Instant Gratification...
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| 2003-11-14 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.3-2003-11-14 |
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A new Knoppix build, version 3.3-2003-11-14 is available. From the changelog: "V3.3-2003-11-14 (Updates/Bugfixes). Euro symbol works again in konsole, but font scanning at startup is slow (fontconfig?); added bittorrent ncurses client; ALSA package update; 'knoppix testcd' option is now more verbose; changed default timings in monitor detection (may give better results with DDC-capable monitors, but you will probably have to use 'knoppix vsync=60' for non-DDC-capable TFT displays); the usual bunch of Debian package updates." Download: KNOPPIX_V3.3-2003-11-14-EN.iso (699MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.3-2003-11-14-DE.iso (699MB).
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| 2003-09-05 |
Knoppix For Newbies |
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KNOPPIX.net is featuring a review of Knoppix for new users: "Once Knoppix has fully loaded itself, you are looking at something which should not seem too exotic for any Windows user. By default Knoppix loads the KDE desktop manager which is very intuitive and easy to use. On the bottom of your screen, the task bar allows you to launch a number of applications and if you click on the 'K' on the lower left you will have a menu not unlike the one you are used to. Play around, try a couple of things, and get used to how everything is organized. The only thing which will look very different to you is the application with the icon "sea-shell in front of the screen" on your task bar: this launches the 'Konsole' terminal emulator." The full story.
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| 2003-07-28 |
Klaus Knopper: "I Never Had a Windows PC" |
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PcTechTalk interviews Klaus Knopper of Knoppix: "The Knoppix CD edition has a little problem with disk space, mostly caused by well-meant suggestions about useful programs to include. Software tends to continuously grow, so, since the CD is already full with 1.8GB of software (compressed, physical space 700MB), I have to remove some software on every new release. This is sad, because once you got used to a program, even if it is "just a game" for testing the graphics and sound capabilities of new hardware, you will miss it once it is gone, and of course many people complain if their favorite program is gone in a new release. Fabian Franz, author of some of the packages on Knoppix, is currently working on a modularized version of Knoppix, based on Debian meta packages and Knoppix-specific packages. So, you could use a build system to build your own version and include just the packages you want." The rest of the interview is here.
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| 2003-07-26 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.2-2003-07-26 |
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The Knoppix developers have entered a new period of hyper activity with a new release every day. Changes in 3.2-2003-07-25: "Workaround attempt for erroneous DNS update script of pppconfig 2.2.0; dma boot option now also enables DMA for CD-ROMs; enable Promise controller software raid on boot (Kernel 2.4.21); added Atmel drivers for wireless cards." This release was immediately followed by version 3.2-2003-07-26 with the following updates: "Bug fix: downgraded pppconfig from 2.2 to 2.1 to fix DNS problem with DSL; use 12pt font in mozilla; latex-ttf-fonts for lyx-qt; added another Audigy PCI ID -> emu10k1 driver; changed keyboard layout in XFree to pc105 for better German keyboard; support in non-KDE desktops." See the complete changelog. Download: KNOPPIX_V3.2-2003-07-26-EN.iso (694MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.2-2003-07-26-DE.iso (694MB).
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| 2003-07-08 |
Kneat Knoppix! |
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KDE News gives the latest Knoppix a test drive and finds the experience overwhelmingly positive: "Finally, it worked! It installed, booted, went directly into KDE3 and I suddenly have a fully functional Knoppix system on my backup machine and it looks great. I love it. I totally love it. In fact, I keep the CD in my purse and bring it around with me to show people. It's little geeky me, but it's great and people are wowed. This is Linux like they never knew existed. I'm dispelling the 'Command Line Mode Only' picture with this one CD and I'm doing a great job of it." The full story.
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| 2003-06-06 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.2-2003-06-06 |
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This is a freshly released version of the Knoppix live CD. Changes: "New version of loop-aes (1.7c); remaining KDE 3.1.2 packages updated; kudzu and hardware detection update; patches to knoppix-autoconfig for Fabian's upcoming new installer; lots of package updates; grace plotting program removed because of space reasons (see QUANTIAN, http://dirk.eddelbuettel.com/quantian.html for a scientific Knoppix edition);bximage for bochs added, and bochs update; always start apmd in case of APM bios (some newer notebooks seem to need it, otherwise they go into suspend mode after 10 minutes)." See the complete changelog here. Download: KNOPPIX_V3.2-2003-06-06-EN.iso (700MB), KNOPPIX_V3.2-2003-06-06-DE.iso (700MB).
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| 2003-03-22 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.2 |
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The CeBit trade show is over so we can all enjoy the brand new Knoppix 3.2. From the CHANGELOG: "Lots of updates and bugfixes; KDE 3.1 from ktown.kde.org/~nolden/ (woody port); removed desktop=gnome option until a working gnome configuration is available; added home=device and myconfig=device (alternate: home=scan myconfig=scan); bootoption for persistent homedir and persistent configuration; evolution 1.2.1; removed some older games and packages to gain space; openoffice 1.0.2 (german and english)..." Please note that the 2003-03-21 release is different from the official CeBit Edition of Knoppix, so you might want to upgrade if you have one of those. Download: KNOPPIX_V3.2-2003-03-21-EN.iso (687MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.2-2003-03-21-DE.iso (687MB).
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| 2003-03-05 |
Knoppix in Linux For You Magazine |
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If you are a fan of Knoppix, the popular CD-based Linux distribution, then you will be pleased with these three articles appearing in the latest edition of Linux For You. Linux For You is a recently launched Linux magazine published in India and Knoppix is covered as a special feature in its current edition. The articles are available online in PDF formats. You can read them here: What is Knoppix (to get answers to all your questions about Knoppix), Knoppix -- Software Bounty (details of some of the software provided with the Knoppix CD) and Guide to Running Knoppix (a few guidelines to help you enjoy one of the coolest versions of GNU/Linux). Great articles!
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| 2003-02-07 |
Knoppix: A Small Distro that Solves Big Problems |
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IBM developerWorks is highly impressed with Knoppix as expressed in this article entitled Knoppix gives bootable, one-disk Linux: "I'm enthusiastic about Knoppix, and I'm far from alone. I've heard from dozens of administrators and network managers with such affection for Knoppix that they 'wouldn't leave home without it.' Any Linux professional or hobbyist operating in an environment that's at all dynamic -- even just an occasional need to run on others' equipment -- should try out a copy of Knoppix. The cost to do so is vanishingly low, and the potential benefits and convenience are quite high." Visit this page to read the complete overview of Knoppix.
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| 2003-01-02 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.1-2003-01-01 |
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The honour of the first distribution release of the year 2003 goes to Knoppix for its January 1st release of Knoppix 3.1. Changes: "Due to many requests on the debian-knoppix mailinglist, the changelog is now continued in English; replaced cdbakeoven by k3b CD writing program; added keyboard= and xkeyboard= boot option; added contributed compressloop to cloop-utils package; compression level for the compressed iso9660 image is now 9 by default; updated hardware detection with trident X-module and more wireless card; KDE menu restructuring; knx-hdinstall 0.37." See the full changelog and download the ISOs from here: KNOPPIX_V3.1-2003-01-01-EN.iso (694MB) or KNOPPIX_V3.1-2003-01-01-DE.iso (694MB).
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| 2002-12-08 |
Distribution Release: Knoppix 3.1-2002-12-07 |
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A new build of Knoppix 3.1, numbered 3.1-2002-12-07, has been released. Changes include upgrade to Linux Kernel 2.4.20 with XFS and JFS patches and return to GNOME2. Other items from the CHANGELOG: automatic desktop icons for USB storage devices, PCMCIA workarounds for Dell notebooks, DRI support for some ATI graphics cards. As for package updates, Gnumeric, IceWm, ImageMagick, Mozilla and WINE, among many others, have been updated to later versions. Download it here: KNOPPIX_V3.1-EN.iso (701MB), KNOPPIX_V3.1-DE.iso (701MB) or from one of the many mirror sites.
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| 2002-12-05 |
Interview with Klaus Knopper of Knoppix |
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OSNews talks to Klaus Knopper about his CD-ROM based Linux distribution known as Knoppix: "How does the Knoppix boot process differ from a conventional hard drive based Linux install? Klaus Knopper: A Ramdisk is used as root file system. The first part consists in actually identifying the CD-ROM (loading SCSI drivers) where the CD is located, and mounting the compressed loopback file KNOPPIX/KNOPPIX. Then a script is run for identifying all supported hardware components, generating links in /dev and config files. After that, the boot process does not differ much from a harddisk-installed version." The four-part interview starts here.
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| 2002-11-18 |
Interview: Klaus Knopper, Creator of Knoppix |
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Knoppix has taken the world by storm. Barely known outside its borders only a few months ago, it has suddenly become the focus of Linux media as a great way of introducing anyone to Linux. Unlike other distributions, Knoppix does not need to be installed on a computer's hard disk - it runs directly from the CD. All you need to do is to place it into your CD-ROM drive and restart the computer. A few minutes later you will have a fully working Linux workstation with all major desktop environments, server software, multimedia, office and productivity applications you can think of. This amazing product is a brainchild of Klaus Knopper. Klaus was kind enough to take time off his schedule and agreed to answer a few questions for the benefit of DistroWatch readers. The interview...
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| 2002-11-03 |
Knoppix Hard Disk Installation HOWTO |
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KNOPPIX is one of those miracles that clearly demonstrate the superiority of open source software over proprietary systems. Do yourself a favour and download the ISO image: KNOPPIX_V3.1-31-10-2002-EN.iso (697MB). Burn it onto a CD, boot from it and be prepared to be amazed. A full working Linux system with KDE, GNOME, development and server software running directly from the CD, but you wouldn't even notice if it weren't for the noise of the spinning disk. Most importantly, give the CD to a friend who has never tried Linux and stress that no installation is required. While the concept is not new, the implementation is outstanding. And if you, like many others, happen to fall in love with the Debian-based KNOPPIX, it can be installed on your hard drive in a few easy steps, as per these instructions in English, French or German. Further information and discussion on pclinuxonline and Slashdot.
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| 2002-10-08 |
KNOPPIX in DistroWatch |
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I stopped counting how many requests I received to include KNOPPIX on these pages -- that's despite the fact that this very page states that CD-based distributions are currently excluded. But because of the enormous popularity that KNOPPIX seems to enjoy and also because the entire file system on CD can be easily transferred onto your hard disk (see the bottom of the KNOPPIX FAQ), it has now been given its own page on DistroWatch. A new release of KNOPPIX (V3.1-08-10-2002) has just appeared on the mirrors. Changes include downgrade of the Linux Kernel to 2.4.19, downgrade of GNOME to 1.4 and upgrade of XFree86 to 4.2.1. This is the CHANGELOG in German and these are the download links for English and German versions: KNOPPIX_V3.1-08-10-2002-EN.iso (699MB), KNOPPIX_V3.1-08-10-2002-DE.iso (699MB). At last you can stop emailing me about KNOPPIX :-)
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| February 2010 |
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At one point or another gamers can hit the wall when using other OS systems such as Linux and Mac, as Windows has always been renowned as the OS of choice for the gaming community. In a lot of cases this has changed somewhat over the last few years with the use of virtualization software that helps to bridge that gap, and it can be quite successful to a point. Of course, when you virtualize another OS you can lose some of the performance, than say running a game natively, and with slowdowns and bugs comes frustration. We have listed a few resources that we think are worth a mention for different types of gamers, both online multiplayer and single player, see what you think:
- World of Goo. This is a great puzzle game that will keep you busy for hours, there's also a free playable demo version.
- If you're a online poker enthusiast we can recommend you check out the pokerlistings.com Linux poker page, it has a list of poker apps that are compatible with your OS.
- For the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) crowds you could always take a look at Vendetta online, "thousands of people can play together, at the same time, in a single, persistent universe", sounds great!
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