Here's a new OS based on Knoppix: Lua OS 0.9 (lua.org).
Lua OS is a new orthogonally persistent operating system for Lua code based on sandboxes and object-oriented IPC. (Or should we rather say: ISC - Inter-Sandbox-Communication.)
The Live-CD
- is based on Knoppix
- should (should!) run on any standard PC (even older ones)
- boots all the way into the Lua OS start-up screen
- can be run off the CD without modifying your system
- runs happily in 384 MB of main memory (even without swap space). Give it 512 if you're generous.
- runs very happily in Oracle VirtualBox
- has a sexy female voice (for important announcements). (Yeah, it's just the Knoppix voice samples)
There is also a guide on how to remaster Knoppix/Lua OS.
As you can read on the page, in the compatibility testing I ran across some problems with certain hardware. The graphics problem on the one PC is weird, it's a standard Radeon card as far as I can tell, and Knoppix just displays random bits instead of a desktop. I'll post more info on this in an appropriate place.
Last edited by Clinton; 09-09-2011 at 07:36 PM. Reason: to change url
Professionally restored & fully recapped Commodore 64 computer | NTSC C64
$299.00
Commodore Floppy Disk Drive Model 1541 W/ Box - Powers On - G3
$19.99
Commodore 1541-II Floppy Disk Drive 5.25 C64 with Power Supply (Works)
$125.00
Commodore 128 Computer, Fully Cleaned And New Capacitors, Good Keyboard, Box
$499.00
Vintage Commodore 64 Computer With Power Supply,cabels , Powers On User Guide
$110.00
Commodore 128 Computer With Power Supply, Box, Manuals, 1571, 1541, Untested
$450.00
Vintage Commodore VIC 20 Computer Untested No Power Adapter MADE IN USA Keyboard
$59.99
TeensyROM Cartridge for Commodore 64/128: MIDI, Fastload, Emulation, and Network
$65.00
Commodore 64 - Computer In Box No Power Supply - UNTESTED AS-IS
$95.00
RARE Commodore KS64C Personal Computer Keyboard #’d 292/500 - Great Condition
$299.99