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What is Knoppix?
Unix-like operating system
Run directly from CD or DVD
Bootable from USB flash drive
On-The-Fly
Programs are loaded from the optical disc
Decompressed into a RAM driveUp to 2 GB executable software
Decompression is transparent
Usage
Back up files from HD with inaccessible OS
Live CD can be used instead of installing another OS
Ease of Use Contains a collection of Linux software
Automatic hardware detection
SupportsGraphic cardsSound cardsUSB devicesOther Peripherals
When Not to Use Knoppix Physically damaged drives
If you heard strange sounds you had not heard before
CPU damaged in flood, power surge, etc.
Starting Knoppix Insert CD/DVD or USB
Automatically boots in most computersDel, ESC, F1, F2Select boot from CD or BIOS configurationMake CD drive first in “Boot Order”
Upon booting you will see:Press keys F2 or F3 for help and boot options KNOPPIX V3.7 ... boot:Press Enter.
Rescuing Your Data Floppy Disk
Small files
Zip Disk or Other Removable Disk
USB Drive
E-mailRequires Internet Connection through LANUse Konqueror or Mozilla web browsersPossible to set up Mozilla e-mail client for large files
Rescuing Your Data CD Rom
Requires 2 CD drivesNeed to setup CD burning software
Windows NetworkingWorking connection to a LANComputer with shared folder
Another Hard Drive or Partition