I have finally installed knoppix. I want to install few new softwares to it.I don't know how to install packages.Will rpms work or i have to type new commands for installing in knoppix.It is based on debian linux so do i have to use dPKG commands to install. Can someone please guide me to documentation of these install commands and how to go about installing softwares. Also how to reconfigure kernel in knoppix .

thanks in anticipation