Developed by Klaus Knopper

Linux Consultant

What is Knoppix?

Unix-like operating system

Run directly from CD or DVD

Bootable from USB flash drive

On-The-Fly

Programs are loaded from the optical disc

Decompressed into a RAM driveUp to 2 GB executable software

Decompression is transparent

Usage

Back up files from HD with inaccessible OS

Live CD can be used instead of installing another OS

No Cost

100% Free download

Open Source software

Source code & software license

Ease of Use Contains a collection of Linux software

Automatic hardware detection

SupportsGraphic cardsSound cardsUSB devicesOther Peripherals

When to Use Knoppix

Windows crashed

System Recovery Disks erase data

Need to get to your data

When Not to Use Knoppix Physically damaged drives

If you heard strange sounds you had not heard before

CPU damaged in flood, power surge, etc.

Starting Knoppix Insert CD/DVD or USB

Automatically boots in most computersDel, ESC, F1, F2Select boot from CD or BIOS configurationMake CD drive first in “Boot Order”

Upon booting you will see:Press keys F2 or F3 for help and boot options KNOPPIX V3.7 ... boot:Press Enter.

Rescuing Your Data Floppy Disk

Small files

Zip Disk or Other Removable Disk

USB Drive

E-mailRequires Internet Connection through LANUse Konqueror or Mozilla web browsersPossible to set up Mozilla e-mail client for large files

Rescuing Your Data CD Rom

Requires 2 CD drivesNeed to setup CD burning software

Windows NetworkingWorking connection to a LANComputer with shared folder

Another Hard Drive or Partition

Networking Example

Websites

www.knoppix.net

www.knoppix.org

www.knopper.net