KANOTIX

BUG HUNTER 09-2004-A RELEASE

This is a Linux Live CD based on KNOPPIX technology using mostly pure Debian/sid.

Most tools follow the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. If you are in doubt, look at the specific docs.

Specification

• Kernel 2.6.8.1 with many patches

• ACPI and DMA enabled by default (can be disabled with acpi=off respectively nodma)

• i586 optimization - not for use with older CPUs!

• 128 MB RAM required, 256 MB RAM recommended

• AVM Fritz!Card DSL support

• Eagle USB DSL support

• KDE 3.3.0

• OpenOffice 1.1.2

• Captive 1.1.5

• ALSA 1.0.6a

• GRUB boot loader for CD start - ideal for rescue in command line mode

• Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool in the extra menu of the boot loader

Usage

Simply boot from CD and enjoy Linux. Some tools may request a root password. As none is set, you have to set one using "sudo passwd" or use "su" in konsole. Whenever you execute something with root permissions, you should know, what you are doing! For web surfing over LAN no root access is required. I am sure you can discover many things to do with it :)

Troubleshooting

Don't try to write to NTFS partitions using the standard NTFS driver included with the kernel, as its support for writing is very lacking, thus it could destroy the partition and the data in it. There is a new Captive NTFS driver that does a better job at writing to NTFS, so use it instead. For FAT partitions you can enable write-access with the context menu (right mouse button). You may not have the rights to modify Linux partitions, use the root mode in konsole if needed. Some links are not working in the menu - that is not my fault - the packages from Debian/sid are very new and may have some little bugs, but you can always use new releases. If you find other bugs feel free to post them in the forum.

Future

This release is a work in progress. The standard user name may change later this year. New fixes will be included, if needed. Report all bugs, I try to fix them. Live installers will be directly included in upcoming releases for additional software. HD install will be optimized - it is possible now, but you may have some problems - experienced users should be able to use it.

Donations

Donations and sponsors are welcome! That would help me to improve KANOTIX.

Special Editions

If you need special features in a customized CD, contact me for details.

Greetings

• Klaus Knopper for KNOPPIX - I like it much, but I had to improve it :)

• Mipooh for webspace and forum

• Norbert Blenn for kanotix.de

• apoplex for artwork and grub gfxmenu (XMAS 2003 PREVIEW, BUG HUNTER)

• chilla for artwork (BUG HUNTER)

• Neils Elia for artwork (BUG HUNTER)

• nox for help with adslstat

• Freddy for help

• alextreme (from MORPHIX) for ideas

• Fabian Franz for the installer(s) and other help

• Stefan Lippers-Hollmann for intensive kernel/driver testing and other help

• many friends from #kanotix, #knoppix and #knoppix-de on irc.freenode.net and the german KNOPPIX forum

Disclaimer

The CD was designed to run with modern hardware (i586 and above). It uses swap partitions (or swap files) on HD by default, if detected. Otherwise no changes are made to your HD. If you have problems,use "nodma" or "acpi=off" options first. I am not responsible for any loss of data you may have by improper usage of the tools included! If you experience high CPU heat with laptops turn off the PC immediately - in that case ACPI is not working correctly with your system!

Have fun with KANOTIX!

Jörg Schirottke aka Kano <master@kanotix.de>

Forstlahmer Str. 2 a
95326 Kulmbach
Germany