For some reason the install of debian through knoppix goes well, but then when I want to make a boot disc it does not make it. Then I say ok, fine, I won't make one.


I reboot and log on. Type in my name pass etc. Then I do failsafe because it is not finding my mouse. When it boots up it freezes. Did I install it right? I can't do anything with the keyboard or the mouse but I see the konsule thing.


I also tried KDE and after it loads it, it just freezes. Can't get into the terminal with crtl alt f1 or f2..

I have a usb mouse and I tried a ps2 mouse also so that is not the problem. I really want to install Debian but I can't even install Debian because I get a whole bunch of problems with X no matter what. Now I go to install debian through knoppix and that doesn't even work..

All I do to start to install it is, click the terminal button on the menu and login as root by su - . I am not sure how else you can do it..then I type knx-hdinstall and follow the steps.

Thanks

Do you have any problems using Knoppix as a LiveCD?

nope. It detects my usb mouse too...and everything works that way. I am using the latest version too, 3.3 11/19.

Try booting from the CD with the 'knoppix noacpi' boot option, then do the hard-drive install. I had problems with acpi on my motherboard (Abit-KT7) that interfered with USB operation.

If that doesn't work, try installing the 2003-07-26 version of Knoppix 3.2 and see if that makes a difference.

How do I do this? Where it says "boot:" I usually type knoppix lang=en, so instead of that shuold I type what you said to?

I will also try the 3.2 knoppix also.

Thanks for the fast reply.

At boot, type knoppix lang=en noacpi. You can add other boot options after 'knoppix', such as screen=1280x1024, etc. The boot codes are all listed at http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.php/CheatCodes

hmm, nope. I used 3.2 and that didn't work. I also tried noacpi with 3.2 and that didn't work either. It still will just load up and freeze and no mouse. I also tried to have it load up any programs and that didn't seem to help either.

Thanks anyways.

Any other suggestions?

Try installing another Debian variant, such as MEPIS or Libranet.

Look at these discussion threads at www.knoppix.net (USB hardware detection problems) and www.mepis.org (USB stops working).