“Exploring the World of Knoppix” - A Tutorial
Jeff Lehman Huntington University ACMS 2005
Topics
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Quick overview of what and why Distribute Knoppix Disks (ver 3.7 en) and Boot Knoppix Navigation and Desktop Overview Demonstrate Applications Additional Resources and Directions Shut Down the System
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What is Knoppix?
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GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Created by Klaus Knopper Boots and runs from CD Compression allows for approximately 2 GB of software Good hardware detection and support
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Why Knoppix?
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try Linux without installing or "messing up" Windows Demonstrate Linux Demonstrate Open Source Applications Avoid security restrictions placed on Windows machines in classroom labs Free to copy and distribute to students Rescue corrupted Windows machines
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Navigation and Desktop Overview
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KDE Desktop (as opposed to GNOME) “K” button (i.e. Windows Start) Menu bar Multiple desktop work areas
Control Center
K, Control Center
K, System, Konsole (Terminal Program)
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Terminal
cal ls clear bc man vi
GNU C++Compiler
Perl
K, OpenOffice.org 1.1.3
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OpenOffice
Word processing (Writer) Flowcharts (Draw) Math equations (Math) PDF's
K, Graphics, GIMP Image Editor (Image Editor)
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GIMP
GNU Image Manipulation Program Edit images Script-fu tools
Mozilla Web Browser
K, Internet, Mozilla Web Browser
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View WWW pages Save files by sending them to yourself via web mail account Create HTML web pages
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Within Mozilla (window, composer) K, Internet, Mozilla Web Composer
XAOS for fractals
K, Graphics, Xaos (Xaos)
Games
K, Games
Next Steps ...
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Add local or network printer Mount USB drive Store all settings on USB drive Boot from hard disk Customize and “Re-Master” your own bootable Linux distribution
Additional Resources ...
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http://www.knoppix.org http://www.knoppix.net “Knoppix Hacks” - O'Reilly Variations/Alternatives (Monoppix, Gnoppix, Cluster Knoppix, BCCD, etc...)