I'm a Linux noob and want to learn more about the various Linux OS's and Knoppix seemed a good place to start. I ordered the Knoppix CD (4.0.2) and tried it in my system but all it does is show the little penguin image and then nothing. I bought the Linux bible in order to research the problem and got a Knoppix on DVD (also 4.0.2) with it. I tried that one and still nothing. My system is self-built with Athlon 3000@2.16Ghz, Mach Speed Viper MB V881DAS, Windows XP-SP2, Seagate 7200, 1 Gb RAM and DigitalMax DVD +-RW. I checked the BIOS and placed CD as first boot option and still am not getting a response from the Knoppix CD or DVD.
At this point I am at a loss since I am totally unfamiliar with the Linux OS kernel. Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
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