Refer to Chapter 9 for information on using apt and dpkg tools for managing software in
Debian. Even if you don??™t install any new software, those tools provide an excellent way
to search, list, or even upgrade software packages that are running in KNOPPIX.
What??™s Cool About KNOPPIX
The features just described are ones that come with many different Linux distributions. What
makes them special with KNOPPIX is that you can often be up and using those features within a
few minutes??”without having to repartition your disk, install software, or do any configuration.
For just trying out Linux or using it for some special, quick task such as playing or displaying
music, documents, or spreadsheets from a computer's hard disk, KNOPPIX is quite awesome.
Some features, however, are specific to KNOPPIX (as compared to a Linux system you would run
from a hard disk). Many of those special features are there to help you through issues that relate
to the fact that you are not working in a permanent setup. In particular, KNOPPIX includes the
following:
Extraordinary hardware detection??”The capability to properly detect and configure
hardware is one of the best features. During the bootup procedure, KNOPPIX finds
most common PC hardware components and loads the proper modules so it can use
them.
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