Hmmmmmm,

It has to be "Open Source", considering I got my kernel source code from Linux, and then the kernel additions Source Code from Knoppix, and was able to either "tinker" with the complete "Knoppix Kernel" source code, and then compile the kernel into "Knoppix" ( just like the CD ), except to include my additions ( NVidia Video Driver Source Code ), and make a "new" kernel, all from Source Code, it has to be Open Source.

Secondly, comparing Windows and Knoppix, in the same sentence, and with the "context" of "Open Source" - can not be made. Microsoft does not provide any Source Code for there OS, that, in definition, is Closed Source, whereas, Linux, comes complete, or can be attained, Source Code, thus, Open Source. Though, in the case of Knoppix, the source code is attained through more than one location, considering it isnt a "vanilla" source, can not be used, against it, to say that it is a "Closed Source", you can still attain it, and use it, and adding into this... The GNU license adds the ability that if you do change the source, you must provide the source to "recreate" your additions, if you choose to "contribute" to the Linux Community. This does not sound like a "Closed" anything...

If you are going to make "accusations" about something, you better be well able to "back" them with factual data... If you want to say that Windows is MORE open source than, say, Knoppix, you BETTER be able to prove it, but, I am quite sure that that can not be proven. If you think Knoppix, or for that matter, Linux, is not Open Source, prove it, factual data, or get off the soap box, and give someone who has "earned" there "white coat" a chance. Initiating a "Flame War" is fine, as long as you can back what you are claiming, other than that, you are just blowing hot air...

IMHO
Ms. Cuddles