HD install - some settings not present on reboot

[sprizz]

I installed the knoppix-cd-like installation to my hd, and I have a few bugs regarding settings on a reboot.
For one, the clock doesnt seem to remember what timezone I am in after a reboot, and also, icons that I have
previously deleted magically reappear on the desktop (I'm using KDE). What can I do to keep the time from
going out of whack every time i boot up, and what can i do to configure the icons on my desktop (do i need to make
some kind of custom pinboard like with icewm?) Thanks, and I must say, knoppix is one of the most impressive
distros i have tried, and i've tried a bunch...........

[sprizz]

also, every time i boot up I have to run alsaconf to get any sound..........bahhhhhh (thats the sound of frustration)

[sprizz]

also, i have noticed when i use a terminal, and i unalias all the predefined aliases...........after i close the terminal, then open a new one, they are aliased again...........gerrrrr (more sounds of frustration)