This is the thing with Linux. I am a PC user tempted by a recent magazine article to try out Linux on my desktop.

Knoppix seemed to be a good "non commital" bet so I came here.

Only to find that I have to jump through hoop after hoop to get it.

The download link takes you to a page full of files and there is no indication which ones I need or why.

Why no distribution package? I just want to download a single obvious file and extract it when it gets here.

And why does it seem that the latest version is not here? This is the Knoppix project home right?

I will persevere & maybe I'll manage to get this thing onto a CD (though the FAQ stuff suggests a few more hurdles ahead).

But all through this process I am wondering why oh why are there so many barriers in the way?

M1