Regarding knoppix - try these:
http://www.distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=interview-knoppix http://thetechnozone.com/pcbuyersguide/software/system/Review-Knoppix_Linux.html I've only really tried knoppix once or twice, and was just impressed! Personally I've used SuSE for years, but will probably swap to Debian in the near future. But, if you've never tried Linux and you're just curious, knoppix is the answer. /Per regards, Per Jessen, Zurich http://www.enidan.com - home of the J1 serial console.