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Knoppix To Split Into 'Light,' 'Maximum' Versions

Posted by timothy on from the when-they-meet-it's-a-happy-land dept.

prostoalex writes "Everyone's favorite Knoppix project will be split into light and maximum editions, which should end the argument on whether the Live CD operating system should focus on small footprint, or greater support for external applications." From the linked ZDNet article: "'We will split the mainstream edition of Knoppix into two versions: a 'maximum' DVD edition with a complete Debian installation, and a 'light' edition on CD that contains the most popular desktop and server software only, for older computers or smaller systems that don't have a bootable DVD drive yet,' said Knopper."

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  1. Re:Who? by Olaserov · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can think of two fairly good reasons for always having a Live CD handy.

    First, for those unfortunate incidents in which I screw up a new kernel compilation and lock myself out of my computer.

    Second, for scaring the crap out of my computer teacher -- "What did you do to Windows? What the **** did you do to Windows?!?"

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    * Olaserov is in the process of thinking up a signature.
  2. Yes But... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is it digitally signed?

    1. Re:Yes But... by anamexis · · Score: 5, Funny

      And thus, the next Slashdot cliche is born.

  3. But.... by dteichman2 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will the download have a Verisign sig? If not, how can we trust it?

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    Silence is golden... and duct tape is silver.
  4. Re:a good idea by Bill_Royle · · Score: 3, Funny

    this is a great idea i use Knoppix a lot and frequently on old computers but having some additional features on a dvd would be great for higher end systems and simplify carrying a bunch of cds or downloading some utilities"

    Is your version of Knoppix devoid of comma or period support? :)

  5. 'Light,' and 'Maximum' by Dr.+Derail · · Score: 3, Funny

    What? No Menthol?