Quote Originally Posted by Number_6
I'm considering getting Knoppix, but I would like to know ahead of time of any issues it might have with my computer, I.E. could it damage it at all.
Well if you're looking for a guarantee then I'm afraid you're out of luck.
When you boot knopix it looks at your hardware and configures itself for it. It doesn't change your hardware. I have seen several stories about those lousy Dell's and a problem where they won't start after booting Knoppix. This has always been (AFAIK) resolved by simply unplugging the power cord from the PC and plugging it back in. Also it's possible that it could send signals that are too far out of range for your monitor and that may damage it. So if you have a really old monitor.......Other than that there is little chance of it damaging your hardware.

Remember: You do this at your own risk. No one is going to accept responsibility for anything that happens.

Funny isn't it? People are concerned about their hardware but their security means nothing to them. What am I referring to?
A quote from windowsupdate.microsoft.com:
Multiple security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it.
And that's just the part that Redmond admits to.

Also, I am somewhat scared by the warning regarding cryptographic software contained in Knoppix. Does anyone know about the laws regarding it in Germany (The country it would be exported from when I download it, unless I go with a local server) or Canada (Country I'm importing to. I'm reasonably sure I'm okay on this front though)

Thanks
Call a lawyer. Although I will say that I know of several Canadians that use Knoppix. *HINT* You should at least *try* to use a mirror close to you.