KANOTIX is a Debian/sid-based Linux live CD that employs Knoppix technology to deliver a user-friendly environment to users, minimizing the learning curve.
KANOTIX is a Linux live CD that is based on Knoppix technology and uses Debian/sid. Its included XFree86 comes from Debian/experimental. The software is designed specifically to start up from the CD using GRUB and features ACPI support, default DMA settings, and additional support for DSL modems such as Fritz!Card DSL and Eagle USB. KANOTIX is optimized for HD installation, and it only takes about 10 minutes to get a working Debian/sid installation. Other notable features include the kernel forcedeth for nForce NIC, device mapper, and other patches.
To use KANOTIX, simply boot from the CD and enjoy Linux. Some tools may request a root password, but as none is set, you need to set one using "sudo passwd" or use "su" in konsole. If you execute something with root permissions, you should know what you're doing. For web surfing over LAN, no root access is required.
However, be cautious when writing to NTFS partitions using the standard NTFS driver included with the kernel, as its support for writing is lacking, and it could destroy the partition and data in it. Fortunately, there's a new Captive NTFS driver that does a better job at writing to NTFS, so use it instead. For FAT partitions, you can enable write-access with the context menu (right mouse button). If you don't have the rights to modify Linux partitions, use the root mode in konsole if needed.
Some links may not work in the menu due to packages from Debian/sid being very new and potentially having some bugs, but you can always use new releases. The latest release includes Kernel 2.6.24, ACPI and DMA enabled by default, i586 optimization, an Acritox installer with new functions, an actual KANOTIX theme, X.Org 7.1.1, Beryl 0.2.0, VDR 1.5.2, ALSA 1.0.14, NDISwrapper 1.50, Aufs and Unionfs support, GParted 0.3.3 with NTFS resize, NTFS-3G used by default, KDE 3.5.5, OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, Amarok 1.4.8, K3b 1.0.4, IceWeasel 2.0.0.10, IceDove mail and news client 1.5.0.13, GIMP 2.2.13, and automatic installation of graphic drivers with 'nvidia' and 'fglrx' options.
If the RC7 is not starting on your PC, take the RC6C release, as the only difference is the kernel. Overall, KANOTIX is a powerful Linux live CD that's easy to use and offers lots of features and capabilities.
To use KANOTIX, simply boot from the CD and enjoy Linux. Some tools may request a root password, but as none is set, you need to set one using "sudo passwd" or use "su" in konsole. If you execute something with root permissions, you should know what you're doing. For web surfing over LAN, no root access is required.
However, be cautious when writing to NTFS partitions using the standard NTFS driver included with the kernel, as its support for writing is lacking, and it could destroy the partition and data in it. Fortunately, there's a new Captive NTFS driver that does a better job at writing to NTFS, so use it instead. For FAT partitions, you can enable write-access with the context menu (right mouse button). If you don't have the rights to modify Linux partitions, use the root mode in konsole if needed.
Some links may not work in the menu due to packages from Debian/sid being very new and potentially having some bugs, but you can always use new releases. The latest release includes Kernel 2.6.24, ACPI and DMA enabled by default, i586 optimization, an Acritox installer with new functions, an actual KANOTIX theme, X.Org 7.1.1, Beryl 0.2.0, VDR 1.5.2, ALSA 1.0.14, NDISwrapper 1.50, Aufs and Unionfs support, GParted 0.3.3 with NTFS resize, NTFS-3G used by default, KDE 3.5.5, OpenOffice.org 2.0.4, Amarok 1.4.8, K3b 1.0.4, IceWeasel 2.0.0.10, IceDove mail and news client 1.5.0.13, GIMP 2.2.13, and automatic installation of graphic drivers with 'nvidia' and 'fglrx' options.
If the RC7 is not starting on your PC, take the RC6C release, as the only difference is the kernel. Overall, KANOTIX is a powerful Linux live CD that's easy to use and offers lots of features and capabilities.
What's New
Version 2007 RC7: N/A