Yes.  You gave good advice.  I think the disk has to be made as a 
DVD.  That way, it will boot.

Thanks.

--- In [email protected], Robert C Wittig 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> dhoward66201 wrote:
> > I am new to the board.  Fed up with Windows and thinking about 
Linux.  
> > However, before I make the commitment I want to see what it 
looks like.
> > 
> > I downloaded KNOPPIX, versions 4.0.2 and 5.0.1, burned the CD, 
then 
> > set back to watch the magic.
> > 
> > Both versions looked like they tried to start up, but gave me a 
media 
> > error, then loaded Windows.
> > 
> > I did change my BIOS to boot from the CD.  I have a Toshiba 
Satellite 
> > Pro 6100 with a Windows XP Pro OS.
> > 
> > I understand I should be able to operate from the CD since this 
is 
> > a "live CD" version.
> > 
> > I would appreciate any advice.






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