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hi i have Linux knoppix 5.0 on CD, but not installed on my hdd. I'm not sure how my wireless card would work with my pc, but then again, i haven't really tried. I'm running the Linux platform from the CD itself, but I don't know if removing the Linux …
When I started exploring Linux back in 1994-1995, there were very few resources available and many of the problems I experienced didn't have solutions. That was a long time ago. The situation has changed for the better. These days, there are plentiful resources for those new to Linux or for …
I am currently homeless in Minneapolis. I am using a Knoppix based pen system. I need excellent support for SKYPE in particular. [url]http://toresimonsen.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/linux-pen/[/url] Also, feel free to help save Dollhouse.
Okay, I have installed Damn Small Linux (I believe v4.something), with syslinux. I am trying to boot it on a Dell Mini laptop. I'm not sure if it runs on any other computer. This is the issue I am having. It always boots to the DSL screen, and waits for …
Is there a way to uninstall SP3 using knoppix? My brother had some issues with one of his mmo games so he thought he would just update his OS he didn't tell me what he was doing so i couldn't get the fix for sp3 on his PC b4 he …
I normally use knoppix version 3.9 live cd on various machines I use. I have no problem finding the mount point of ide hard disks usually in /mnt. If I cat the file /etc/fstab sata hard disk is never there. I have experienced similar problems with ubuntu 7.1 even when …
Hi, I've got a Knoppix cd that I have used to boot a screwed Windows system - I can see all of my files BUT can't copy them to a new drive because Knoppix tells me I don't have permission to do so, can see all drives attached - How …
Hi, I'm running Knoppix's backtrack. It has a way of displaying man pages in a browser. you just spacify the browser, e.g. firefox, then the man page is displayed by firefox, instead of the unser-unfriendly text mode. Could someone refresh my memory? Thanks.
It does not sound like it is booting. I am consistently getting this error message and only this message. After a minute or so, I just get a blue screen. Funny thing is that the mouse tracks across the screen! I have swapped monitors, graphics cards, cables, mouse, keyboard; but …
Hi everyone, I am trying to troubleshoot the problem with an Acer Aspire 5102 WLMi laptop. When it turns on you can hear the hard drive starting, cd spinning (if one inserted) but there is nothing on the screen. I have searched Acer endlessly and cannot find anything of assistance. …
Hi, I have put DSL (Damn Small Linux) onto my 256 MB pen drive to try and boot my computer with it. I can, but it says it can't find the KNOPPIX file system. I can boot it from Windows with QEMU, and it works fine. I have tried this …
Hello, I posted a problem I was having with my laptop starting windows. I still have the problem but was wondering if its possible to save some of my important programs. If I use Knoppix, it allows me to see all files and folders on my HD. Is there a …
I am running an Alienware Area51 m7700 which has worked fine until recently. About two weeks ago I turn it on only to receive "Operating System not found" I checked the hard drive connection, but it was ok. I tried to boot into the BIOS but it just brings me …
Are you a windows user that wants to start fooling around with linux? I know a lot of people who are. But theres a few reasons why they aren't in linux learning. The Windows user is afraid that partitioning his/her hard drive is going to screw something up. Maybe, they …
Hello, I've been trying to set up a Knoppix live CD for troubleshooting help, but every time I try and use it, it tells me that the "Knoppix filesystem not found" "Dropping you to a (very limited) shell". I'm very new to linux (I just installed opensuse on an old …
Has anyone sucessfully installed SUSE or another full distro to a removeable drive? I have a bootable 1GB flash drive with Knoppix 5.1.1, however it is not persistant, nor does not include all the features of a full distro. I have a 40GB 2.5" drive that would be perfect for …
Hello. I had a user bring their external USB HD to my office. He used it on his Mac for a backup with the Time Machine software. He accidently pulled his HD from the USB before unmounting it, and most likely when it was being accessed by Time Machine. When …
To whom ever would like to tackle this, I have a real problem trying to use Knoppix and Linux on Comcast. The Comcast Network people say that they don't support Knoppix Live CD or any of the Linux O.S. programs, and what I need to do is use my Linux …
I'm completely new to Linux. Any help out there would be appreciated... I downloaded Knoppix 5.1 and it downloaded as an .iso file. I burned it to CD but can not get my computer to boot from the CD. I've checke the boot order and changed it so my CD …
To whoever can help, I have a Knoppix and Linux desktop and I need to be able to go online through the Comcast network, but Comcast say's that they don't support Knoppix CD Live, or Linux O.S. and that I need to go to the OEM to find out thow …
someone please help me on how to run this coding using knoppix linux.. using c language.. i really need help.. i want to know.. what is the output.. this is the coding :- [code] int main() { Pid_t pid; /* fork another process */ pid=fork(); if (pid<0) { /* error …
I can't tell where is the problem, i need this to be done and work. I have the source here and i ask for help. I think that this program runs only on unix, i want to get this work on knoppix. Note that i am not so good on …
Hi, I'm super new to this website just want to this real quick. Alright, I'm using knoppix live cd on my computer using it as a save disk. Orginally I had XP Pro SP2. It crashed a week or two ago. I shoved in the knoppix cd and saw my …
Hi everyone. In the last days i experienced a big trouble with the stored data on my c partion of a maxtor 160gb hdd. The problem occurred and started with a strange crash when i was simply exploring a directory in win xp 2005 media center. When i saw the …
How can i mount an NTFS HD using a live distro like dsl or maybe knoppix??
if you havent used linux then first of all i suggest you try it. If you have been a user of linux u know there is a terminal/console that has many different names, which can perform many tasks. Sometimes you might want to do these commands on windows and save …
hi everyone, I have installed VMware to run knoppix on top of windows. I have two questions: 1. Is there a way to save my files from knoppix to windows ? 2. would i be able to access my files in windows? thank you all
A two part question. 1) I have 2 folders on my G4, one under the hard drive the other on the desktop. If i perform an Archive and Install will these folders be backed up?? 2)Can i use a live CD like knoppix to boot off so i can copy …
:confused: Hello i am a newbie in programming in c++ and in linux. I hav knoppix in cdrom and i want to start programming in c++ with the help of knoppix. But I does not know anything about how to start. I don't know create a new c++ file in …
Hi guys i downloaded the knoppix live cd and burned it and all went fine. except its in German...i cant read german. Is there an english version. Or another Live CD you recommend? -T
I am running Knoppix in text mode (using command 'Knoppix 2') in my system with 32Mb RAM, celeron 300 Mhz processor. But i m having 2 problems with it:- 1) If i leave it for sometime then it goes in standby mode n doesnt respond if i press keys or …
I just loaded Knoppix from a live CD. It doesn't recognize my Lan connection or my sound TheLan is onboard Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit ethernet adapter and my sound is Realtek High Def Audiok, also onboard. I have a netgear router that I have 3 PC's through. I have …
I have been using knoppix for data recovery and forensics work for about 6 months (on and off ). I want to install it onto a P3 machine i have. What i want to know is how easy it is to install stuff like my Broadband modem and get the …
Im not sure if this is the place to post. I had knoppix 3.8 live cd and was trying to install it onto my hard drive. I made a linux-swap partition using the qtparted v0.4.4. The linux-swap partition is about 500mb and the rest is windows NTFS partition. Theres no …
I've tried installing versions of Linux on livecds, I've tried Knoppix 3.8.2, Knoppix 3.9, and Slax Kill Bill version 5.0.5. The cds will start to boot Caldera DR DOS, it will find drivers for USB devices and search for hard drives and then freezes. All 3 cds freeze at this …
I switched to Linux two months ago. It had been years since I had tried it and years ago it was just not user friendly and I didn't have the time to make the transition. Well that has changed, Linux is really nice. If you think 31 flavors of ice …
Running Knoppix 3.7. Trying to use mencoders -vf pp (post processing filter) however when I run mencoder -vf help, I don't have pp as an option (spp is available though). Would like to use the deinterlacer filters but can only use the lavcdeint. Any idea what package the pp filter …
ok, as you might now after reading this im new to linux. Now im on knpiix i ran a sudo knppix-installer and made it the promary OS on my PC, no more Windows.. any way, im a paranoid kid. How come knoppix doenst come with a firewall any one know? …
Hi, I have a knoppix live CD for linux. Everytime I run it.. the previously saved files are gone. I mean.. the programs i do on CD are not saved.. why is it? And please can anyone tell me... if at all i can save my files by mounting or …
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