knoppix.sh File and KDE settings

[breandan]

Hi everyone,

I've modified the KDE taskbar so that its in the bottom center of the screen (with no clock - Apps only). I've also changed the background image. What I want to do is save these changes into a config file (on the cd) and load them automatically when the cd boots. Is this possible with the knoppix.sh file or would the entire cd have to be recreated ?

Could the saveconfig Application be used to do this, or is it for floppies only?

Lastly, If it is possible, where on the cd should the knoppix.sh file be placed ?

Any info you can give is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Breandan.

[paradocs]

Welcome breandan,

Are you booting from the KNOPPIX CD?
Do you set up a persistent home directory?

Yes, if all you want is to save you desktop configuration,
-- the saveconfig application makes two files:
knoppix.sh and configs.tbz

The second file may work to save your desktop settings
and restore then when you restart.

At floppy boot up you may use a cheat code at the end of
the second line in syslinux.cfg to show where this files
are. For example myconfig=/mnt/floppy

If configs.tbz has to much data I will no longer fit on a floppy
disk.

For your I idea of putting the changes on the same CD as KNOPPIX,
you would have to learn and read about remastering.

If you have a second CD, the you can keep you changes there.
Best is to make a persistent home directory on a USB memory stick,
cimpact flash, or Zip media, or on a hard drive (but know
what you are doing!), or even do a hard drive install.

I have a two CD version of KNOPPIX in which you boot from
floppy and KNOPPIX in CD one, and load and save your
home from a CDRW second drive.
http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.php/BurnHome

Best Wishes
paradocs

[breandan]

Thanks a million for your help.

I'll give what you said a go !

Breandan.