I am a gardener in Georgia, not a computer programmer, so excuse me if my question is ignorant.

I have a family database viewing program, I want to be able to get files (pics and whatever) from other relatives Windows computers into my Linux System.

What do I need to fix to make a custom Knoppix CD that will boot with a known IP/name for itself and another regular Linux so I can take over a Windows machine by CD and file transfer with NFS.

On regular Linux
I understand editing the NFS client server files.
I understand how to put in IP and Host name.

Can I edit Knoppix on a hard drive and then burn it to CD and be able to take over any relatives Dell and transfer files???

Any help on what to read would be GREATLY appreciated!!