At
http://www.linuxiso.org you can download the latest flavor of Linux, one of them is Knoppix. What Knoppix is, is a version of Debian Linux that runs COMPLETELY off of a CD ROM. All you have to do is burn the image to a CD, and boot the CD! The image includes a number of browsers, (Konqueror, Mozilla), Gaim (AOL instant messanger client), Open Office Word processor, and even includes AIRSNORT! When you are done using it, just logout, pop out the CD, and you are back to your normal operating system!
It even has drivers for my Orinoco wireless card! All in all a great way to get your feet wet in Linux without having to repartition your HD (Great for those with laptops from work!)
Enjoy!
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other download sites and info available
http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
mirror site
http://mirror.usu.edu/mirrors/knopp...03-04-10-EN.iso
Here are some of the top questions answered:
1. if your device (display, mouse, etc) is not working right hit F2 at the boot prompt, there is some help there for various issues
2. to change the root password
Changing Root Password:
Switch to a text-mode root shell by pressing CTRL+Alt+F1
Change the root password with the passwd command.
passwd root ----- answer the questions
Switch back to KDE by pressing Ctrl+Alt+F5
In a Konsole window, enter
Su - [the dash here is important]
Enter your root password (the one you just created above)
Proceed with your desired commands as su.
3. You can save your config on a floppy go to the K then KNOPPIX, then CONFIGURE, then SAVE KNOPPIX CONFIGURATION
I will update as they come along...
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