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WPSchulz: /* Q: What are these strange MD5 files that accompany the ISO CD images? */

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‎Q: What are these strange MD5 files that accompany the ISO CD images?

Werner P. Schulz: /* XOSL */

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	* [http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/ Download KNOPPIX from Mirrors]. Try to choose the mirror nearest you for best results. When downloading from a mirror, then also download the accompanying MD5 file too.		* [http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/ Download KNOPPIX from Mirrors]. Try to choose the mirror nearest you for best results. When downloading from a mirror, then also download the accompanying MD5 file too.
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		+	=== Knoppix packages list ===
		+	==== Version 7.7.0 ====
		+	* [http://www.wp-schulz.de/images/download/knoppix_77/kn-whp.lst Descriptions]
		+	* [http://www.wp-schulz.de/images/download/knoppix_77/kn-vsn.lst Versions]
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		+	==== Version 7.6.1 ====
		+	* [http://www.wp-schulz.de/images/download/knoppix_76/kn-whp.lst Descriptions]
		+	* [http://www.wp-schulz.de/images/download/knoppix_76/kn-vsn.lst Versions]
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	=== What are these md5 files? ===		=== What are these md5 files? ===

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 Many file corruption problems have been observed when downloading from the mirrors. It is very important to check the md5 checksum if you use a mirror rather than BitTorrent.
-This discussion is about a separate md5 file that you can download from the mirror that you got the Knoppix ISO from, or that comes down as an individual file in the package of files that you get in the package when you download with BitTorrent. '''DO NOT extract any md5 file from inside the ISO.''' The ISO does contain an MD5 file that is used by the testCD command, but this is not the file that is discussed here and should not be used to test the ISO download.
+This discussion is about a separate md5 file that you can download from the mirror that you got the Knoppix ISO from, or that comes down as an individual file in the package of files that you get in the package when you download with BitTorrent. '''DO NOT extract any md5 file from inside the ISO.''' The ISO does contain a file „sha1sums” that is used by the testCD command, but this is not the file that is discussed here and should not be used to test the ISO download.
 When you download both the ISO image for the CD, you also must download its corresponding .md5 file. The .md5 file is a plain-text file and can be viewed in a text editor or web browser.

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 =====XOSL =====
-Another really nice boot manager that will let you boot a CD on a system where the BIOS does not support it is [http://www.ranish.com/]. XOSL is slightly more work to set up, but it is much more powerful and has a much nicer looking user interface. It uses SBM code internally to boot the CD. XOSL must be installed to hard disk, it will not fit on a floppy. For Linux users it is often best to give XOSL its own small partition (just a few megs in size).
+Another really nice boot manager that will let you boot a CD on a system where the BIOS does not support it is [http://www.ranish.com/ XOSL]. XOSL is slightly more work to set up, but it is much more powerful and has a much nicer looking user interface. It uses SBM code internally to boot the CD. XOSL must be installed to hard disk, it will not fit on a floppy. For Linux users it is often best to give XOSL its own small partition (just a few megs in size).
 Both XOSL and SBM will let you select at boot time from multiple Operating Systems stored on your hard disk(s). When using XOLS or SMB that way (with either installed to hard disk), install the Linux boot manager (usually Lilo or Grub) to the Linux partition, not to the MBR.

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 *'''When downloading and running under Windows''', you can check the md5 checksum with your choice of many programs, several of which are listed below. Please note that the methods to check the ISO file & verify the checksum will vary between programs.
 ** [http://md5summer.org/download.html MD5summer]
 ** [http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/winmd5sum winMD5Sum]
 ** [http://www.slavasoft.com/hashcalc/  SlavaSoft HashCalc]
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 *Guides and Tutorials
 **[http://web.archive.org/web/20070406044050/http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/e-smith/docs/howto/CD_burning_howto.html How to burn an ISO image.]
 *Quick walkthrough example burn Nero Ultra Edition 6.3.1.25 (not Express.)
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 =====XOSL =====
-Another really nice boot manager that will let you boot a CD on a system where the BIOS does not support it is [http://www.ranish.com/part/xosl.htm XOSL]. XOSL is slightly more work to set up, but it is much more powerful and has a much nicer looking user interface. It uses SBM code internally to boot the CD. XOSL must be installed to hard disk, it will not fit on a floppy. For Linux users it is often best to give XOSL its own small partition (just a few megs in size).
+Another really nice boot manager that will let you boot a CD on a system where the BIOS does not support it is [http://www.ranish.com/]. XOSL is slightly more work to set up, but it is much more powerful and has a much nicer looking user interface. It uses SBM code internally to boot the CD. XOSL must be installed to hard disk, it will not fit on a floppy. For Linux users it is often best to give XOSL its own small partition (just a few megs in size).
 Both XOSL and SBM will let you select at boot time from multiple Operating Systems stored on your hard disk(s). When using XOLS or SMB that way (with either installed to hard disk), install the Linux boot manager (usually Lilo or Grub) to the Linux partition, not to the MBR.
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 It's worth mentioning that you just might have a memory problem. The Knoppix disc includes a bootable memory test that will check this, just type memtest in at the boot prompt to run memtest86. If you can't even boot into memtest86 then something is very wrong with the disc that you made or with your system, if memtest boots then you can determine if your memory is good (and if you have as much memory as you think you have).
 ==== Q: Why does my writer/software not accept to write to my 80 minute CD-R? ====

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 *This FAQ translated into other languages. '''May not be current or in sync with this FAQ'''
 **Spanish version:[[FAQ_Descargando|Faq Descargando]]
 **Indonesian version: [[Indonesian downloading FAQ]]

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 *Guides and Tutorials
 **[http://www.rocketfodder.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/MySite/Burning_Linux_Live_CD%27s_With_Nero_page1.htm A Newbie's guide to Burning Knoppix with Nero Express.]
-**(currently not working): http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/e-smith/docs/howto/CD_burning_howto.html - How to burn an ISO image.
+**[http://web.archive.org/web/20070406044050/http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/e-smith/docs/howto/CD_burning_howto.html How to burn an ISO image.]
 *Quick walkthrough example burn Nero Ultra Edition 6.3.1.25 (not Express.)
 **I run it and it automatically starts a "New Compilation" wizard. I immediately click Cancel. Then I go to the File menu and choose Open (or I could just use the keyboard shortcut of CTRL-O). In the Open file dialog box, I change the Files of type from "All Nero compilations and Images" to "Image Files (*.nrg;*.iso;*.cue)". Then I go find the Knoppix ISO file and double-click it to select it. It then brings up the "Burn Compilation" dialog box. I choose a write speed of 4x or 8x. I check-mark the "Finalize CD (No further writing possbile!)". I personally choose the write method of "Disk-at-once" but I know that "Track-at-once" also works. When I am ready, I click on the "Burn" button and Nero will burn the Knoppix ISO to the CDR.

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 **Indonesian version: [[Indonesian downloading FAQ]]
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-Return to [[Main Page]] of the Wiki
+Return to '''[[Main Page]] of the Wiki'''

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 This FAQ is comprised of both downloading & burning questions.
-*This FAQ translated into other languages. May not be current or in sync with this FAQ
+*This FAQ translated into other languages. '''May not be current or in sync with this FAQ'''
 **German version: [[Deutsch_Downloading_FAQ]]
 **Spanish version:[[FAQ_Descargando|Faq Descargando]]
 **Indonesian version: [[Indonesian downloading FAQ]]
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-:Tip: Use CD-RWs instead of CD-Rs every time you can - save your budget and our environment!
+Return to [[Main Page]] of the Wiki
-−
 ====Q: Which version is the newest and which should I download?====
-A: As of June 2011 the current release is 6.4.4. Versions sometimes change frequently, but the newest official versions should always be on the official BitTorrent Tracker, so get the most current status of version information there.  They usually show up shortly after on most of the [http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/ Mirrors] also, but some mirrors may take a week or more to update. Sometimes unofficial releases also come out, recently these have been copies of versions of Knoppix released for magazines or trade shows. Use  these unofficial versions at your own risk.
+A: As of September 2011 the current release is 6.7.1. Versions sometimes change frequently, but the newest official versions should always be on the official BitTorrent Tracker, so get the most current status of version information there.  They usually show up shortly after on most of the [http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/ Mirrors] also, but some mirrors may take a week or more to update. Sometimes unofficial releases also come out, recently these have been copies of versions of Knoppix released for magazines or trade shows. Use  these unofficial versions at your own risk.
 Official versions of Knoppix will have both a version number and a release date in their name. Some versions of Knoppix had several releases with different dates for minor bug fixes but did not change the version number, so checking the release date may be important. Versions of Knoppix will have either CD or DVD in their name, indicating the size of the distribution and the intended media for writing the ISO. The CD version is prefered by many users who wish to carry a Live CD and be able to use it on almost any system that they try to boot it on.