How to install knoppix onto hard disk

param85047 · 10-10-2006, 02:05 AM

Dear Friends,
New to Linux and have Knoppix 5.0 (Live DVD) but can only see or load in the memory or Live but don't know how to install it on the Harddisk. All the Hardware detected in the Live Mode. No Problem with the Live Mode but only don't know How to Install it on the Hard disk. Kindly Show me the Process.

Thank u All in Advance.

fozner · 10-10-2006, 05:20 AM

Maybe I'm not functioning at my best today but isn't Knoppix based on Debian? In other words, you could just install Debian (or another distro) if you want a full HD install. This would probably be a better option, unless you are shy on disk space... For a newbie it makes sense to install something more mainstream. That way if you run into problems there are plenty of others who can help you.

I've heard of it being done. Nevertheless, installing a "live" CD based distro to the hard disk wouldn't seem like sound advice to me if I were giving it... But I've been mistaken before. Anyone that has experience with this care to enlighten us?

jstephens84 · 10-10-2006, 11:32 AM

Yes knoppix can be installed on you hard disk. Here is a website that I used when I was trying it out for myself. http://clusterknoppix.sw.be/knx-install.htm

param85047 · 10-11-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jstephens84

Yes knoppix can be installed on you hard disk. Here is a website that I used when I was trying it out for myself.

Thank U firend and was able to proceed further in the installation. But the software support lacks and feel bit complicated comparing to windows as am new to Linux.

jstephens84 · 10-11-2006, 03:22 PM

It will take some time coming from windows to linux. A good resource for you might be
http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz. Also If you get stuck there is a Knoppix forum on here. Or if you have an issue that is software you can post in the software forum. The best advice I can give you is take your time and be patient. We all still learn everyday. Even the people that have been using linux for years still learn something new.

Edit: Sorry Got distracted and hit the post button. Didn't realize that I had not finished the link.

param85047 · 10-12-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jstephens84

It will take some time coming from windows to linux. A good resource for you might be Also If you get stuck there is a Knoppix forum on here. Or if you have an issue that is software you can post in the software forum. The best advice I can give you is take your time and be patient. We all still learn everyday. Even the people that have been using linux for years still learn something new.

The First Link Doesn't work and unable to download the book from second link. Anyway Thanks and if possible kindly give me the links of some more books

jstephens84 · 10-12-2006, 09:03 AM

Everynow and then the links don't work correctly but Just give it a couple of trys. Will work

craigevil · 10-12-2006, 09:26 AM

Hd Install HowTo - Knoppix Documentation Wiki

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Knoppix is designed & intended to be used as a GNU/Linux (http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html) LiveCD and not a HD installed Linux distro. A HD installed Knoppix will give you a running GNU/Linux (http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html) system but it is not easy to support or administrate and add/remove of software is complicated and is best left to GNU/Linux experts. Examples of such issues can be found in the Hdd Install / Debian / Apt forum (http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=5). If you a new user and not a GNU/Linux expert & want a HD installed system then skip the LiveCDs and go directly to a distro designed to be installed to a HD, for example Debian 3.1r0a (sarge) (http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/). Feel free to ask about other distros in The Lounge (http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7) forum.

If you like the way Knoppix looks I would suggest install Kanotix.
kanotix.com :: GNU Linux Live system based on Debian Sid, optimized for HD-install and high performance

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Kanotix is a rock-solid Linux based on Debian-Sid, which contains the newest packages and recognizes more modern hardware than any other operating system in use today.

Kanotix is assembled for 32 Bit i586 and for AMD 64 using the most up-to-date kernel with unique patches.

Kanotix will run as a LIVE-CD on practically any computer -- automatically detecting and configuring virtually any piece of hardware. It is ideal for analysis, data rescue, forensic work, removal of viruses on Win-PCs - or simply for safe surfing and mailing in an internet cafe. It installs to your hard drive in just a few minutes and is ideal for use on your desktop workstation or notebook, or as a server.