Re: Knoppix as a first distribution

From: Fielder George Dowding <fgdowding@iceworm-enterprises.net>
Date: Fri Oct 15 2004 - 00:53:42 AKDT

Right On!

Thanks Bob.

On Thu, Oct 14, 2004 at 11:35:45PM -0800, Tofu45 wrote:
> Try the Live-CD to see if you like it.
> Then install on hard drive.
>
> Downloaded and burned Knoppix 3.6 iso: KNOPPIX_V3.6-2004-08-16-EN.iso
> Boot from CD
> at boot prompt: knoppix26 lang=en
> Let it load
> Control+Alt+F2 to get a root console
> type: knoppix-installer ( an older command was: knx-hdinstall)
> Then: follow a few choices for a workable install.
> Use the "Debian type install" to get an apt-get able install.
>
> Wala! A Useable desktop install that looks like the Live-Cd that you initially
> tried.
> Plus you can add programs via apt-get.
>
> I have done this on an old 500 MHz Compaq Presario..worked fine.
> More details written up might make a good introduction to Linux.
> Also I didn't partition anything. Need to do it with an eye to what might
> cause a newbie angst.
>
> Won't suit everyone. It seems, however, an easy introduction to Linux.
>
> Bob Pelz
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