What? You thought that Knoppix for was just for repairing Windows? No silly, it can also help you out a million times over with a quick fix for your Linux box as well.

A bootable disk with Knoppix can be a lifesaver when your computer goes awry. In this feature, we guide you through the process of fixing Linux with Knoppix, which includes repairing boot issues, working with key system files, and working with Linux partitions. Also, check out our other feature on Fixing Windows with Knoppix. These are from the ExtremeTech book Hacking Knoppix.

Knoppix is a variant of Linux, so it’s no surprise that Knoppix can be used to fix problems that crop up in other Linux distros. Machines running Linux are going to face problems: humans make Linux, after all, and humans also use Linux, so errors, mistakes, and bugs are bound to crop up. [Read the rest]

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