Quote Originally Posted by sam2539
Harry,
I think that I may have it incorrect. I thought that the 3.88gb DVD was in fact an installitation DVD. I assume that this is not so.
I would like to install on my PC a workable version of the Linus Operating System. How would I go about getting an installable version to do that
There is no such thing as a Knoppix install DVD. Some people do try to make Knoppix install, but there are problems with that. Again, see my answer #2. If you want help install Debian after trying Knoppix, many people here can help you, or you can use the official Debian support forum (don't even think about posting there if you try to install Knoppix and hit problems, they don't want to hear about it).

Debian is the Linux distro that Knoppix is based on and their website is http://www.debian.org/ . You can download a small iso that will get you started with a net install here: http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/

But if you think you have Knoppix 5.0.1 DVD then your file is too small based on the size you posted. You might have 4.02 (I didn't check the exact size but it doesn't sound right for 4.02 either). I think it is more likely that you didn't get a complete download. I really really recommend that you read my answer #1 that I gave you a link to above, or at least use DVD-RW media so that you will not make a lot of useless coasters until you decide to follow that advice.

We need more info on just how you want to install and use Linux to give you the "right" answer. You mentioned 2 drives. Do you plan a dual boot system with Windows? Is one of the drives completely free and empty? Does it have Windows partitions on it and if it does are you comfortable with partitioning tools to remove them (the Debian installer can delete them for you, but I find it safer for myself if I delete the partitions that I don't want rather than give the installer permission to delete anything). Heck, what is your hardware, do you want an i386 install of Debian or do you have a fancy 64 bit CPU and want the 64 bit optimized version?

All of this really gets beyond the scope of a network question, so I would suggest that you post a new thread, perhaps in the hard disk install, and Debian forum. Make it clear that you are looking to install Debian or someone will likely tell you how to install Knoppix, although they much less frequently get involved when the problems set in.

I will not respond to that post as quickly, need some time away from the computer, but I'll help where and how I can if needed. But for now I suggest checking out Knoppix and perhaps reviewing the information on the Debian website.