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KNOPPIX


Last Update: 2024-02-02 02:44 UTC


KNOPPIX is a bootable disc with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. KNOPPIX can be used as a Linux demo, educational disc, rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Due to on-the-fly decompression, the disc can have up to 10 GB of executable software installed on it.

Average visitor rating: 9.23/10 from 13 review(s).


KNOPPIX Summary
Distribution KNOPPIX
Home Page http://knopper.net/
Mailing Lists http://lists.debian.org/debian-knoppix/
User Forums http://knoppix.net/forum/forum.php
Alternative User Forums
Documentation http://www.knoppix.net/docs/
Screenshots DistroWatch Gallery
Screencasts
Download Mirrors http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.htmlDistroWatch Torrent Archive
Bug Tracker --
Related Websites KNOPPIX.netWikipediaKNOPPIX FranceLinuxWIKI KNOPPIX (German)
Reviews 7.x: ZDNetLinux Insider
6.x: BlogspotOStaticKaruppuswamyDedoimedo
5.x: LinuxoidLinux GazetteBlogspotTuxmachines
4.x: Free Software MagazineGroklawLWN
3.x: Self SEOLinux GazetteO'ReillyTechBookReportc't (German) • OSNewsDistroWatchGuia do Hardware (Portuguese)
Where To Donate, Buy, or Try

Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2019-11-25: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 8.6.1
 • 2019-08-18: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 8.6
 • 2017-09-28: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 8.1
 • 2016-10-27: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.7.1
 • 2015-11-24: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.6.0
 • 2014-10-01: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.4.2
 • 2014-09-18: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.4.1
 • 2014-08-07: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.4.0
 • 2013-06-27: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.2.0
 • 2012-12-22: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.0.5
 • 2012-08-27: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.0.4
 • 2012-05-30: Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.0.1
 • More KNOPPIX releases...

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Version: 9.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-03
Votes: 11


Knoppix is the ultimate troubleshooter's equivalent of the Swiss Army Knife and has been my default backstop go-to quick fixer for many years. Absolutely indispensable time-saver and safety net for many hardware and software problems and issues. It showcases the best of Linux being versatile and fast. Let's hope it continues to be developed.
It has slowed in recent years probably because it is challenging keep add what has already been cherry picked as best free tools without bloating the overall distribution. I can't thank these folks enough. It's also one of the best -kept secrets of many that needs to have a wider audience.


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Version: 9.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-25
Votes: 28


This is the first live cd I ever seen back in 2005. I was amazed by the built quality and graphical effect back in those days comparing to Windows. I have started using it from those timeline and still keep it in my pocket as backup and live OS. New features and tons of free software added in it with very interesting look. I test PCs, HDD, sound card, LAN cards with this OS. I have kept few old versions of it in my backup hard disk. I was hoping to get a new version but it has been stuck in version 9.1. Wish to get a new version soon from the publisher.


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Version: 9.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-04
Votes: 28


I was looking for the ranking of KNOPPIX on distrowatch but didn't find anything about it. Vanished ! Then I discovered that it was in a 'dormant' status. Eventhough new versions exist since 9.1, but cannot be downloaded directlu. The newest one version comes with a magazine . Bad luck! I was really disappointed.

It is such a great distro! works everywhere, one of the really fastest to boot, nearly every hardware is recognised straight ahead, and just in seconds, we are up and running with many apps included. No need to install. I start it directly from the iso ( either from the hard disk or a usb key without installing ) ...

It is one of my favourites !

'wake up' KNOPPIX ! dont keep yourself in that 'dormant' state!




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