Considering use Ubuntu instead of Knoppix

Jochen Skulj jochen at jochenskulj.de
Tue May 17 05:36:32 UTC 2005


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Hello,

>> Do you mean it is difficult for changing any liveCD's kernel or just
>> Knoppix?
>> Actually, because one of my friend had done a lot work on an old
>> distribtion of knoppix, but that knoppix couldn't
>> support much hardware(Linux 2.4.26), so i want to change a new kernel
>> and have a try.

It is quite difficult to change anything on a Live CD. All components of
the system are on CD and files located on CD can't be changed as easily
as on a hard disk. So changing something on a Live CD means in fact
creating an own customized Live CD. You have to create a Linux
installation on a hard disk, adapt this installation to your
requirements, create an ISO image and create a new CD -- this is just
the rough idea. Creating an own customized Live CD is a quite advanced
task - I think that's what your friend did - and because of the enormous
effort I don't think it's suitable for normal users like you and me.

Therefore it's no specific issue of Knoppix but it's reasoned by the
nature of Live CDs.

There are two alternatives for you: If you use Linux regularly you
should install Linux on a hard disk. You may resize existing Windows
partition to create some space for Linux (use qtparted from Knoppix) and
then install Linux on the hard disk. You can either use Knoppix (maybe a
newer version) or take Kubuntu/Ubuntu - or just another distribution.
That depends on your personal requirements and preferences. From my
point of view Ubuntu is the easiest distribution to install. Propably
Ubuntu or a newer Knoppix version will support your hardware. If not,
you can change the configuration or build an customized kernel.

If you want stick to using a Live CD you should try out a newer version
of Knoppix. I think the latest version is Knoppix 3.8.2 which comes with
a 2.6.11 kernel. You may also use one of the other Live CDs like the
Ubuntu Live CD or Kanotix.

That are the alternatives for you. Changing an existing Knoppix CD just
to use a newer kernel isn't a realistic option for you.

Jochen
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