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

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."

Comments

Umm...

[ccharles]

which should end the argument on whether the Live CD operating system should focus on small footprint, or greater support for external applications.

Not likely. It'll just mean that each camp will have a disc that suits them.

Re:Windows Manager

[UnderScan]

Use icewm instead of KDE with the the boot codes:
knoppix desktop=icewm

Re:Who?

[ticktockticktock]

Actually, Knoppix does touch the drive if you have any swap partitions around. For any kind of forensics usage of Knoppix, pass it the "noswap" option.

Re:How about "ultralight" CD for vintage-95 system

[stoborrobots]

There are several - I usually go to http://www.linux.org/dist/index.html and select the "LiveCD" Category. This suggests a range of options, each with different advantages. I try out a new one every few months, just to get some variety.

One I tried recently, which is close to your needs is FeatherLinux (http://featherlinux.berlios.de/). I'm not sure about XL/Powerpoint in the default install, but it can install OpenOffice if you wish.