Well after a couple of days serching on the net which came up with no answers, I just had to ask (I'm sure I was using the wrong keywords but don't know any better): I've installed Knoppix on my HD the hard way (only later did I realize that hdinstall was on the CD). The problem is I can't get the append options to work, and I can't change window managers (where I'd sometimes only like to use the console but it starts KDE ends KDE).
Note that *can't* refers to my lack of knowledge and experience, and not a problem with the system.
I'd appretiate any and all pointers, advice etc.
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