Quote Originally Posted by homefry
I don't understand half what that faq said.

This tutorial assumes that you are already running GNU/Linux (and has been tested on Debian).

I'm not running any GNU/Linux.

What is all this:

# mke2fs -j /dev/sda1

What program are they typing this into?
As a matter of fact, you have one. If you boot up the knoppix from cd, you have one Linux running as well. You have to type in the command through the console, or a terminal (or a DOS prompt, command prompt if you map it to the Windows world)

Click on the black TV icon on your task bar at the bottom of your desktop will bring up the konsole. I think konsole is the german for console.


http://www.pendrivelinux.com/usb-knoppix-510/

Would this set of instructions work?
The above instructions assume your machine can directly boot from USB device. Only some motherboards' BIOS can work this way. All the machines I have cannot work this way.

I end up using the following method to boot knoppix 5.1.1 from the usb drive:

http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Bootable_USB_Key

It will make your USB drive to become a usb zip drive compatible device and boot up knoppix.

I believe so far I only see knoppix 5.1.1 can be installed into the USB drive and have it bootable. Still waiting to see the successful case on 5.3.1. I saw some users are trying to make it work the other day on the forum.

Rgds,
Chip