How to Install Knoppix Linux

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before you download Knoppix

   If you prefer (or are on dial-up), you can buy a disc from On Disk or other suppliers and skip to step
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   Step 2: take a look at some more information at the Knoppix Website.

   Click on an image file (with the extension .iso) to download it. , Otherwise don't worry. , Windows XP allows users to directly burn files through Windows Explorer but does NOT support burning as images.
   
   Use something like InfraRecorder or ImgBurn instead. ,, Press return to start and it will load itself to your system's memory.
   
   Be patient, it could take 5 minutes. , Choose an application and click on it to begin using it. ,
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   Step 3: Click on a location (preferably the one nearest to you) from this list (don't worry about FTP or HTTP).

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   Step 4: After the download is completed

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   Step 5: and if you know what a checksum (md5) is

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   Step 6: you might want to check it for errors.

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   Step 7: Burn the image file "as an image" (which will contain lot of files on a disc)

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   Step 8: rather than "a data disc" (which will simply contain an .iso file on a disc).

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   Step 9: When the disc is done

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    Step 10: reboot your computer with the disc left in.

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    Step 11: If all goes well

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    Step 12: you'll be asked if you want to load Knoppix.

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    Step 13: After it's done

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    Step 14: click on the K button at the bottom left to bring up a menu like the Windows start menu.

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    Step 15: Actually installing Knoppix to your hard disk drive isn't recommended

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    Step 16: but to do so

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    Step 17: read instructions from the official website or try KanotiX.

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