Hey... don't know if anyone has suggested something like this before. But a really great idea would be to make a second version of knoppix, but this one be a stripped down version. Take out some of the programs that aren't exactly necessary. And instead of having a ton of programs, have a bunch of custom written up manuals and tutorials on the CD, so users can pop the CD in, read how to do stuff with linux, and try it out! It'd be a version of linux specifically to learn linux.

Knoppix is such a great tool for new users to linux (like me!). It's so great to see how well the HD installation scripts are coming along. Run the CD, see how you like it, play around with it, then just run the HD install and make it permanent!