Hacking Knoppix

Knoppix is an innovative Linux distribution that does not require installation, making it ideal to use for a rescue system, demonstration purposes, or many other applications. Shows hack-hungry fans how to fully customize Knoppix and Knoppix-based distributions. Readers will learn to create two different Knoppix-based live CDs, one for children and one for Windows recovery. Teaches readers to use Knoppix to work from a strange computer, rescue a Windows computer that won't boot, repair and recover data from other machines, and more. This includes Knoppix Light 4.0 on a ready-to-use, and bootable live CD.

Introduction.PART I: NAVIGATING THE AMAZING KNOPPIX TOOLKIT.1. Unraveling the Knoppix Toolkit Maze.2. Maximizing Knoppix Internet Tools.3. Connecting to Other Machines and Resources.PART II: RESCUING AND RECOVERING SYTEMS USING KNOPPIX.4. Fixing Linux with Knoppix.5. Fixing Windows with Knoppix.6. Assessing Security with Knoppix.PART III: KNOPPIX VARIANTS.7. Clustering with Knoppix.8. Checking Out Security Distros.PART IV: CUSTOMIZING KNOPPIX AND LIVE CDs.9. Changing Knoppix To Fit Your Needs.10. Remastering Knoppix.11. Creating Archix, Knoppix for Kids.12. Creating Myppix, Your Personal Knoppix.Appendix A: Booting Knoppix.Appendix B: Installing Knoppix to Your Hard Drive.