Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution Live CD (LiveDistro) based on Debian (until 2006 unstable, in 2007 KANOTIX moved to Debian Etch) with advanced hardware detection.[1][2] It can run from an optical disc drive without using a hard disk.
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| Developer | Jörg Schirottke (Aka. Kano) |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | Dragonfire-LinuxTag 2013 / May 22, 2013 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | KDE Plasma Desktop |
| License | Various |
| Official website | www.kanotix.org |
Kanotix uses KDE as the default desktop environment. GNOME and other window managers can be downloaded using APT.
The name "Kanotix" is derived from the founder's nickname "Kano". Kanotix's mascot is a fangtooth.
Content
Kanotix is based on Debian stable (currently "Etch"). It contains a lot of backports.[3] So many of the main applications are more recent than are available in Etch.[source?]
Kanotix includes about 1,200 software packages:
- KDE, the default desktop environment, including the Konqueror, IceWM, Beryl (allows access to a 3D desktop environment)
- Amarok, Video Disk Recorder
- Beryl (window manager)
- Internet access software, including the KPPP dialer, ISDN utilities and WLAN-NdisWrapper
- Iceweasel-web browser, IceDove Mail/News Client, Pidgin instant messenger
- K3b, for CD (and DVD) authoring and backup
- The GIMP, an image manipulation program
- Gparted and other tools for data rescue and system repair
- Network analysis and administration tools
- LibreOffice, an office suite
- Programming and development tools
- NTFS-3G used by default
Installation
Kanotix can be installed to the hard disk using the (graphical) acritoxinstaller Archived 2008-06-22 at the Wayback Machine, which, depending on optical drive, hard disk and processor speed, can take around 10 – 20 minutes.
Versions
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