KNOPPIX
will try to detect a DHCP server (to get an IP address and other information) and automatically
configure itself to use the Internet or other network that is available. If you
need a dial-up connection instead, KNOPPIX includes Kppp for configuring a dial-up
modem.
The system requirements for running KNOPPIX are much lower than you need for most of the latest
Linux systems. According to Klaus Knopper, you need:
CPU??”Intel-compatible i486 or better.
RAM??”20MB (for text mode), 82MB (for graphics mode with KDE), or 128MB (to also
run most office applications).
Bootable drive (DVD drive to use the DVD or CD to use a CD)??”KNOPPIX is able to
boot from drives that are IDE/ATAPI, FireWire, USB, or SCSI (provided that your computer
can boot from those devices). Otherwise, you can create a boot floppy to start the
process of booting KNOPPIX (described later). If you have a DVD drive, you can boot
KNOPPIX directly from the DVD that comes with this book.
Graphics card??”Must be SVGA-compatible.
Mouse??”Supports any standard serial mouse, PS/2 mouse, or IMPS/2-compatible
USB mouse.
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Choosing and Installing a Linux Distribution Part III
Booting KNOPPIX
If you have a PC in front of you that meets the requirements, you can get started by following
these steps:
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