Version 8.6 of KNOPPIX is based on Debian 10 'buster', with some packages from Debian 'testing' and 'unstable' for newer graphics drivers or desktop software packages. It uses Linux kernel 5.2.5 and X.Org 7.7 (core 1.20.4) for supporting current computer hardware. Both 32- bit and 64- bit kernel supporting both old and new computers, the 64-bit edition also supporting systems with more than 4GB of RAM and chroot to 64-bit installations for system rescue tasks. The bootloader will start the 64-bit kernel automatically if a 64-bit-capable CPU is detected.

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Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 8.6.1 Klaus Knopper has announced the release of KNOPPIX 8.6.1, an updated build of the distribution's Debian-based live DVD image with a choice of LXDE (default desktop), KDE Plasma 5.14 and GNOME 3.30, and without the systemd software suite. It also includes the recent Linux 5.3.5 kernel. " KNOPPIX 8.6.1 public release. Overview: updated Linux kernel and system software (Debian 'buster' + 'sid'); LXDE - the lightweight standard desktop including PCManFM 1.3.1 file manager; GNOME 3 (boot option 'knoppix64 desktop=gnome'); KDE 5 ('knoppix64 desktop=kde'); accessible - Adriane audio desktop; WINE 4.0 pre-release for directly installing and running Windows applications on Linux, also Windows 10; QEMU-KVM 3.1 as a scriptable virtualization solution; privacy-enhanced Tor web browser; web browsers - Chromium 76.0.3809.100, Firefox 69.0.2 with the Ublock ad blocker and 'noscript' plugin; LibreOffice 6.3.3-rc1, GIMP 2.10.8; maths and algebra software for teachers - Maxima 5.42.1 with direct integration of Maxima sessions into Texmacs and the ability to create documentation directly during live lessions.... " Read the rest of the release notes for further details. Download (pkglist): KNOPPIX_V8.6.1-2019-10-14-EN.iso (4,431MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), KNOPPIX_V8.6.1-2019-10-14-DE.iso (4,431MB, SHA256, signature, torrent).

Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 8.1 Klaus Knopper has announced the release of KNOPPIX 8.1, the latest stable version from he project that pioneered the concept of an easy-to-use Linux live CD with complete hardware support. This release comes with LXDE (default desktop), KDE Plasma 5.8 and GNOME 3.24: " Version 8.1 of KNOPPIX is based on the usual picks from Debian stable (Stretch), testing (Buster) and unstable (Sid) for newer graphics drivers or desktop software packages. It uses Linux kernel 4.12.7 and X.Org 7.7 (Core 1.19.3) for supporting current computer hardware. New in 8.1: BFQ (Budget Fair Queue) scheduler, now included in the standard kernel within the multi-path scheduler, automatically activated for slow disks, kernel and system software (Debian Stretch + Buster) updated; LibreOffice 5.4.1, GIMP 2.8.20; Chromium 60.0.3112.78 and Firefox 55 web browser with Ublock Origin and NoScript security plugin; automatic expansion of overlay partition on USB flash without reboot after 1:1 copy of ISO hybrid image on USB flash.... " Continue to the detailed release notes for a full list of changes. Download: KNOPPIX_V8.1-2017-09-05-EN.iso (4,342MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), KNOPPIX_V8.1-2017-09-05-DE.iso (4,342MB, SHA256, signature, torrent).

Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.7.1 Klaus Knopper has announced the release KNOPPIX 7.7.1, the latest stable version of the project's Debian-based live CD/DVD with a choice of LXDE, KDE Plasma 5.7 and GNOME Shell 3.22 desktops, together with a special edition (ADRIANE) with an audio desktop: " Version 7.7.1 of KNOPPIX is based on the usual picks from Debian stable 'Jessie', testing 'Stretch' and unstable 'Sid' for newer graphics drivers or desktop software packages. It uses Linux kernel 4.7.9 (not affected by the 'Dirty Cow Bug') and X.Org 7.7 (Core 1.18.1) for supporting current computer hardware. New in 7.7.1: kernel and system software updated; new, experimental version of 3D window manager - Compiz 0.9.12.2, LXDE (default) with PCManFM 1.2.4 file manager, KDE Plasma 5.7.4 (boot option 'knoppix desktop=kde'), GNOME 3.22 (boot option 'knoppix desktop=gnome'), WINE version 1.9.20.... " See the detailed release notes for a complete list of changes and other information. Download: KNOPPIX_V7.7.1DVD-2016-10-22-EN.iso (4,445MB, MD5, signature, torrent, pkglist), KNOPPIX_V7.7.1DVD-2016-10-22-DE.iso (4,445MB, MD5, signature, torrent).

Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.6.0 Klaus Knopper has announced the release KNOPPIX 7.6.0, a brand-new version of the distribution's Debian-based live CD/DVD with a choice of LXDE, KDE 5.4 and GNOME 3.18, as well as a separate edition designed for visually impaired users: " Version 7.6.0 of KNOPPIX is based on the usual picks from Debian stable and newer graphics drivers or desktop software packages from Debian testing and Debian unstable. New in 7.6.0: Linux kernel (still 4.2.2, thoroughly tested) and system software (Debian 'Jessie') updated; new experimental version of Compiz 0.9.12.2 3D window manager; LXDE (default) with PCManFM 1.2.3 file manager, KDE 5.4 (boot option 'knoppix desktop=kde'), GNOME 3.18 (boot option 'knoppix desktop=gnome'); WINE version 1.7.50 (git) for integration of Windows-based programs; QEMU 2.4 for (para-)virtualization; Electrum 2.5.4 for managing Bitcoin wallets.... " Read the detailed release notes for a full list of changes and new features. Download links: KNOPPIX_V7.6.0DVD-2015-11-21-EN.iso (4,170MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist), KNOPPIX_V7.6.0DVD-2015-11-21-DE.iso (4,170MB, MD5, torrent).

Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.4.2 Klaus Knopper has released KNOPPIX 7.4.2, a security and bug-fix update which corrects the Shellshock vulnerability in Bash and several other security issues: " Version 7.4.2 of KNOPPIX is based on the usual picks from Debian 'Wheezy' and newer desktop packages from Debian 'testing' and Debian 'unstable'. It uses Linux kernel 3.16.3 and X.Org Server 1.16.1 for supporting current computer hardware. Changes: security fixes in Firefox (Iceweasel 32.0.3), Chromium (37.0.2062.120); GNOME desktop starts again using boot option 'knoppix desktop=gnome', if supported by graphics card; patch for the Bash shell against the 'Shellshock' bug in the environment variable parser; updated udev (215) and dBUS (1.8.8) for automatic hardware management and autostart of systemd components, updated LibreOffice (4.3.2), GIMP (2.8.14), KDE libraries (4.8.4).... " See the release notes for further details. Download: KNOPPIX_V7.4.2DVD-2014-09-28-EN.iso (4,061MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist), KNOPPIX_V7.4.2DVD-2014-09-28-DE.iso (4,061MB, MD5, torrent).

Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.4.1 Klaus Knopper has released KNOPPIX 7.4.1, a bug-fix update of the project's Debian-based live CD/DVD that provides the LXDE (default), GNOME 3.12 and KDE 4.13.3 desktops, as well as a separate "ADRIANE" edition designed for visually impaired users: " Version 7.4.1 of KNOPPIX is based on the usual picks from Debian 'Wheezy' and newer desktop packages from Debian 'testing' and Debian 'unstable'. It uses Linux kernel 3.16.2 and X.Org 7.7 (Core 1.16.0) for supporting current computer hardware. Bug fixes: transparency problem (invisible mouse pointer) when using the 'write on screen' or 'fullscreen zoom' plugin fixed; stabilized speech dispatcher 0.8 for ADRIANE; added boot option "knoppix mkimage" for auto-creating writable overlay on flash-knoppix-installed USB flash disk.... " Read the release notes for a full list of changes and package updates. Download the English or German language variant from here: KNOPPIX_V7.4.1DVD-2014-09-15-EN.iso (4,085MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist), KNOPPIX_V7.4.1DVD-2014-09-15-DE.iso (4,085MB, MD5, torrent).

Distribution Release: KNOPPIX 7.4.0 Klaus Knopper has released version 7.4.0 of KNOPPIX, a Debian-based live CD/DVD with a choice of LXDE (default), GNOME 3.12 and KDE 4.13.3 desktops: " Version 7.4.0 of KNOPPIX is based on the usual picks from Debian 'Stable' and newer desktop packages from Debian 'Testing' and 'Unstable'. It uses Linux kernel 3.15.6 and X.Org 7.7 (X.Org Server 1.16.0) for supporting current computer hardware. In addition to the 32-bit standard kernel, the 64-bit edition of the same kernel is installed on the DVD edition, supporting systems with more than 4 GB of RAM and chroot to 64-bit installations for system rescue tasks. In the DVD edition, the bootloader will start the 64-bit kernel automatically if a 64-bit capable CPU is detected (unless manually specified otherwise). New, experimental version of 3D window manager Compiz 0.9.11.1. Partial integration of systemd.... " Continue to the release notes for further details. At the time of writing only the DVD edition was available for download: KNOPPIX_V7.4.0DVD-2014-08-01-EN.iso (4,029MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist), KNOPPIX_V7.4.0DVD-2014-08-01-DE.iso (4,029MB, MD5, torrent).