Bootable Linux Demo Distro - Knoppix 215
ts writes "Newsforge has an article about using Linux to recover Windows partitions.
The interesting part is not only the article, but also the comment about Knoppix a Live-on-CD distribution of Linux. I just downloaded it and it booted from CD on a Shuttle Spacewalker SS25. AMAZING. Even the audio works.
Have any /. users found interesting uses for this distro?" I've been looking for exactly this to use in demonstrations. Perfect.
The most convincing Linux Evangelizer (Score:5, Insightful)
Even me, when I discover a new Knoppix CD, I cannot believe my eyes: every latest version is on it and it's running rock solid.
Re:Forensics and network trouble shooting (Score:1, Insightful)
Huh? What does it being on a CDR have to do with whether or not you can use it to modify the HD contents?
bulging eyes... (Score:5, Insightful)
He ended up admitting that it was quite nice, and that indeed he and his colleagues were experimenting with RedHat... I wonder how long they'll remain MS Certified Training Center ;-)
Re:hmmm -but which is odder (Score:3, Insightful)
Haven't had a need to try it myself, but if you need it, you can find the instructions here [heise.de].
Re:The most convincing Linux Evangelizer (Score:2, Insightful)
Having used Linux since 1.x days, on a variety of nasty, obsolete, and far-too-new hardware, I'm gasping in amazement. :)
I never got sound working