I got started only 3weeks ago with an OLD Knoppix 3.6 also--from a friend of a friend. Meanwhile I ordered & just received the newest Knoppix 4.0.2 CD, and have had nothing but problems with the NEW version, especially printing/crashes galore (almost like being back in Windows!), so I'm back to using the OLD Knoppix
Will getting the 5.0 DVD fix bugs/probs with 4.0.2? I primarily bought new version for the HD Install option--which was supposed to be an EZ menu option in this distr but is NOT 2B found! Do I install with the OLD 3.6 instead? Will HD install work on 3350M HD/part? Guess I'd better wait before buying the 5.0 DVD? (In case its bugs are worse).

Anyway...LSS (log story short)...I'll post it in a new topic, since I need some guru-mentor-expert help

BTW, I figure the learning curve going from Win98se to XP is about the same as going to Linux, from a single-user POV especially (not a network comfy chickadee, when it's JUST ME here, ya know?). I'm desperate enough that I'm ordering about 6 diff distribs from MadTux right now, to find one that works the best--intuitive, EZ install to HD & EZ setup/customizing without having to learn another NEW code language first! Welcome all experienced Knop/Linux users' feedback & suggestions on all the above. Now please follow to MY topic, Using Linux to Restore XP & setup a dula-boot system...
Later,