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At a glance
Publisher
Knopper
Web
Status
Available, Supported
Introduced
2000 (Est)
Latest
5.1.1
Design
Text & GUI, Multitasking
Type
Workstation
 
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Details
Summary This distribution runs directly from a CD or DVD. It uses automatic hardware detection to operate with a minimum of fuss. It also includes over 1000 software packages on the CD version and 2600 on DVD version. You do not need to install anything to a hard disk. Knopper is based in Germany with both English and German versions available.
News 13-Mar-2007 Version 5.2 with 3D desktop now available (German)
4-Jan-2007 Version 5.1.1 desktop
Requirements
Product Knoppix-CD (DVD similar)
Processor Any 486/Pentium CPU or better
RAM 32 MB text mode, 128 MB recommended, graphics
Drive space Hard drive not needed
Drives Hard drive not needed
Video SVGA or better
File systems Runs from CD/DVD
Compatibility Linux programs
Interface Native text based interface. GUI support included with desktop.
Installation None needed - boot from CD/DVD.
Variants None
Versions v3.1 19-Jan-2003
v4.0 22-Jun-2006
v5.0 25-Feb-2006
v5.1.0 30-Dec-2006
v5.1.1 4-Jan-2007
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Publisher Created by Klaus Knopper
Web http://www.knoppix.org/ (Click on US flag for English)
Support Via forums
Alternatives Other Linuxes, Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Solaris
Secrets Boot commands and Cheat codes (text document via ftp)
Pricing Download - Free
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