Knoppix 4.0 DVD - Like a Kid in a Candy Store

IdleTime writes "O'Reilly Developer Weblogs has a nice review of the new yet unreleased Knoppix 4.0 on DVD. As the article says 'A totally new release of Knoppix was unveiled at LinuxTag 2005, Knoppix 4.0. This is the release that introduces the split between "maxi" DVD and "mini" CD releases. I've tried out the 4.0 DVD and let me tell you, I'm like a kid in a candy store.'" AlexanderT points to some currently available torrent files for the DVD.

Comments

maybe im alone on this one

[Anonymous Coward]

But the article could have been summed up by just saying "it has tons of packages. Pretty much everything you'd expect."

RE: Knoppix plug

[Tezkah]

This is the release that introduces the split between "maxi" DVD and "mini" CD releases

My question is: are the maxi ones super absorbancy?

Re:Uh

[Tezkah]

But these websites are so trustworthy!

Quote from torrentreactor.to in IE:

The site might require the following ActiveX control: 'Free Download Access__ Click YES - If you agre...' from 'WEBSITE ACCCESS'. Click here to install..

Well, if WEBSITE ACCCESS wants me to install it, I better! It has THREE C's! That's one more C than normal access!

Come on guys, this is free software, no need to go to disreputable torrent sites to download it.

Re: Knoppix plug

[skreeech]

no but they have wings

At the other end of the spectrum ...

[Anonymous Coward]

we have Damn Small Linux. www.damnsmalllinux.org

It takes just 50 MB and can be run off read only memory (or memory that you shouldn't write too much to) like compact flash or a usb dongle. It is a riff off Knoppix. It is the easiest way to create an 'embedded' system that I've seen.

Not only does Linux scale well but so, apparently, does Knoppix.

Re:Uh

[aywwts4]

They arent that obscure, being fairly well documented http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Cheat_Codes and I think if you press F2 during startup you get a list of the most common ones.