Knoppix 5.1.0 Released
DistroWatch is announcing the release of Knoppix 5.1.0 LiveCDs and DVDs. Lots of new features are packed into this version, including the 3D desktop Beryl, the NTFS-3G driver to write to Windows partitions without destroying them, and general updates to all software packages included on the discs. The full release announcements are at the official Knoppix site.
Supergamer2 Linux ISO Available
Digg is reporting that a new version of the game stuffed LiveDVD named Super Gamer is available for download.
Fedora 6 Zod Live CD Released
This first official Fedora LiveCD is out. This one is released by the Fedora Core project, while other Fedora LiveCDs have been released in the past by Fedora Unity. Currently there is only one disc, a i386 CD release, other architectures will follow. See the main Fedora Core Live CD page here.
BeleniX LiveCD v0.5.1 Screenshots
[Phoronix] has screenshots of the OpenSolaris-based BeleniX v0.5.1 LiveCD. Most of what is being seen is XFCE, but there is plenty of interesting stuff on the command line.
What Live CDs Do You Carry Around?
We missed an Ask Slashdot last month having everything to do with LiveCDs! Better late than never...
Sabayon Linux 3.2 Mini
[Phoronix] has screenshots of the new Sabayon Linux 3.2 Mini LiveCD.
Insert Linux recovery live cd
gnuman.com has a review of the security LiveCD INSERT.
Give an Internet Freedom Disk
Slashdot is linking to a blog post where the names Linux and LiveCD are dropped in favor of spreading "Internet Freedom Disks" to non-techies.
Mandrake founder rolls Debian-based distro
DesktopLinux brings news and screenshots of Ulteo, a new distro created by the founder of Mandrake Linux.
This installable live CD is based on Debian and Ubuntu packages. It's installed on the hard-drive using 'Yuch,' he added.
What Flavors of Linux Work Best for You?
Technology News introduces LiveCDs as a way to find the right Linux desktop.
"Linux ... lends itself well to users with specific requirements," said Nate Melby, an instructor at Kaplan University's School of Information Systems and Technology. The real task is finding a distribution that suits a potential user's needs. Live CDs that can run the newest Linux versions, running dual-boot software, let consumers use their hardware for multiple purposes, he suggested.
SLAX 6.0.0 pre2 Screenshot Walkthrough
The Coding Studio has screenshots of the prerelese version of SLAX 6.0.0.
SLAX is fast and beautiful Linux operating system which fits on small (3.14") CD-ROM disc.
Mandriva Flash, 3D in your pocket!
Mandriva released a 2 GB USB flash drive with Mandriva Linux preinstalled. Two of the more interesting selling points are that one gig of it is free space for files, and that it includes all the fun 3D desktop effects.
Tip of the Trade: Recovery Is Possible
ServerWatch brings us an introduction to the recovery LiveCD/DVD/USB/CF/PXE/* which goes by Recovery Is Possible or RIPLinuX.
Recovery is Possible (RIP) sounds like a 12-step program, or some kind of self-help regime. RIP is (yet another) specialized Linux rescue distribution. RIP comes in a number of bootable images: CD/DVD, USB key, Compact Flash, PXE netboot, and even a tiny FreeBSD-based image. You can get a version with X windows, or one without.
Tip of the Trade: TestDisk and PhotoRec
Server Watch suggests running a couple of popular data recover tools from a LiveCD or LiveUSB device to rescue data.
My personal favorite way to run TestDisk or PhotoRec is from a bootable Linux CD. They are included on Knoppix, Trinity Rescue Kit and RIPLinux. Virtually all filesystems and partition types are supported as well.
Via announces community computing push
The Inquirer brings news that Via is training people in the Philippines with their hardware and Puppy Linux LiveCDs.
Attendees will assemble a PC on their lonesome, boot it with an ADOC Puppy Linux live CD, test it for e-learning applications and repeat the set-up for other users.
Carry hard disk in a pen drive!
The Times of India is reporting that BeleniX, a Solaris based LiveCD, is now bootable from a USB Flash drive.
"You can now buy a thumb drive, visit the BeleniX website and mount the whole OS on to it. You can then carry this with you and use it. We'll now work on enhancements for future versions,"he said.
The KANOTIX distro implodes
This week's DistroWatch Weekly is bringing attention to troubles with the KANOTIX, which are detailed over at tuxmachines.org.
A Closer Look at Damn Small Linux
Linux.Sys-Con.com has a in-depth guide about Damn Small Linux. Included is everything from downloading and burning the distro to a CD, to making LiveUSB flash drive, getting wireless working, and using various apps.
Getting started with ParallelKnoppix, a live CD for clusters
Linux.com has an article on using ParallelKnoppix to build clusters quickly.