IS there anything i can get for linux that plays wmv files?

[thellamafarm]

IS there anytihg that can play WMV file in knoppix?

[Dave_Bechtel]

Xine + the codecs from apt-get.org ; modify /etc/apt/sources.list, apt-get update, apt-get install $codecs along with xine

But you may have to install to HD.

IS there anytihg that can play WMV file in knoppix?

[fpd]

This is a quick how-to-wmv on HDD installation. It has a link to an expanded step-by-step:
http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16133

If you want to run LiveCD, try the distribution LiMP, intro on this link:
http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22049

[fpd]

Here's the answer (read it first):
http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16133