Hi everybody,

Knoppix Linux looks amazing on my desktop computer! I'm now interested to make it work on my IBM Thinkpad 1161-51f(series 2000) laptop.

Every time I try to boot from the Knoppix Linux CD I simply get a message saying "Boot Failed". Is there any way to know what specifically went wrong?

Anyone want more information about my laptop?


CPU: 600mhz celeron
RAM: 192 Mb
VIDEO: 4 Mb Silicon Motion LynxEM+ (2D)
HDD: 10GB IBM DJSA
CD-ROM: Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-C2402



I have read on the Internet that the integrated WinModem doesnt work with Linux. But technically, I don't care a single bit about the modem because I use wireless internet.

Can someone please help? I really want to be able to boot knoppix and do a HD install just like I did on my desktop!