Latest Knoppix DVD hangs at boot sequence
 

I downloaded the newest Knoppix DVD and I lack experience with this distribution or any Linux distro for that matter. Knoppix hangs on booting the live cd -- I am "Windows POOR" at using commands but there must be some that can get the boot to complete. I have ATI/Radeon Integrated Graphics on an AMD Athlon64 HP Desktop computer (just a year old). I need some practical help -- the cheat codes are in the Boot Options screen but which are relevant?

I was able to get into the Knoppix Distribution through "Failsafe" but my mouse (a Logitech Marble Track Mouse) was misidentified as a Logitech Explorer Mouse and on the accelerated version as a Logitech Wheel Mouse. The mouse was totally dead and not operable on any of the incarnations of Knoppix that I have. How can I get Knoppix to properly identify my mouse? Also, my keyboard does not work with Knoppix - is there a solution for this as well?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated as I want to explore several versions of Linux by using the Live CD technique. :newbie:

Are there error messages before Knoppix "hangs"? These can help with the correct solution.
I use Knoppix on various computers. At times I have had to use the "knoppix no apic" and "knoppix no dma" codes.

What is the complete name of the version?
checkout here.
BTW, you will need to learn the command line interface.
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