Knoppix linux boot cd

[kwmarc]

I just downloaded the 699MB ISO file off of the knoppix website for their cd version of windows. I cannot get this cd to boot for the life of me. I have tried extracting the WinRAR 699MB file and burning those files/folders onto a cd and it wont boot. I tried just burning the single 699mb file over to the cd and it still wont boot. Yes, i have it set to boot to my cdrom in the bios. Anyone use this distro yet and can supply some help?

 

[BillLeeLee]

Do you have WinISO or Nero? You're supposed to burn the image (.iso) onto a cd.

 

[jpmkm]

There should be a 'burn image' option in your cd writing software. Do that and the point to the iso you downloaded. Do not make a regular data disc.

 

[kwmarc]

K, i got it to work, but now when i get into the desktop environment, how do i change the resolution? Can you do this on a linux boot cd? I am having a hard time getting the windows to come into view and i need a higher desktop resolution. The help file doesnt seem to help much...?

 

[omega-x]

start it with like.. knoppix -1280


or somehting, type help.

 

[Arkaine23]

press F2 to get a list of the codes you can use when booting


knoppix screen=1280x1024 splash

^ for instance this will let you boot at 1280x1024 resolution, and give you a splash screen instead of all that text.

You can change resolution on the fly by pressing CTRL + ALT + + (plus key on numberpad), but max imum reolution shoudl be set by a cheatcode when you boot.

 

[kwmarc]

Cool thanks for the replies! Also, is there a way to disable that annoying "STD" can logo on bootup? Any tutorials out there for a linux newbie that anyone recommends?