Linked by Binh Nguyen on Wed 7th Jan 2004 18:08 UTC
When Knoppix was first released it was heralded as revolutionary in the Linux world. Its autodetection and configuration capabilities were unsurpassed. Many of my colleagues remarked that if 'KNOPPIX can't do it, Linux can't do it'. Theoretically, one would be able to get a Knoppix CD, pop it into an arbitrary system, run it, save one's data to a partition, USB stick, etc....), reboot and the existing system would be left completely as it was before the CD was placed in the system.
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In December, I decided to try Knoppix. I was using RedHat 8.0 and felt that I should try something different. The hard drive install is easy. I am still getting used to the apt-get system.
I have used the Knoppix CD to solve some Win2K problems. I think Live CDs are an excellent way to introduce people to Linux. I am not trying to push Linux on every one just that since Live CDs leave the hard drive intact it is a very good way to let people see what Linux is all about.
I can't wait until Knoppix comes out with a version that includes the new kernel.
Thank you Knoppix people.