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Knoppix Hacks, 2nd Edition

by Kyle Rankin

November 2007

Beginner

420 pages

10h 53m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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The PastThe PresentThe FutureThe Book
About the AuthorContributorsAcknowledgments
Why Knoppix Hacks?How to Use This BookHow This Book Is OrganizedConventions Used in This BookUsing Code ExamplesSafari® Books OnlineHow to Contact UsGot a Hack?
Hacks 1–111. Boot Knoppix on a DesktopChange the BIOS Boot OrderBoot Knoppix from a FloppyThe Knoppix Boot Prompt2. Boot Virtualized Knoppix3. Get KnoppixGet the Latest VersionDownload KnoppixBuy a Knoppix Disk4. Use Knoppix Cheat Codes5. Speak Different Languages6. Free Your CD to Make Knoppix Run FasterBoot from a CD Image7. Straighten Out Your X SettingsTweak the Monitor SettingsVideo Card CheatsHelp, My Mouse Is Crazy!Console Cheats8. Use Advanced Knoppix Cheat CodesSolve Knoppix Booting ProblemsEnable Hardware9. Run Knoppix on a LaptopLaptop Display TweaksSpecial-Purpose Cheat Codes10. Explore Expert ModeStep Through the Expert Mode11. Check RAM for Errors with Memtest86+
Hacks 12–2412. Explore the DesktopThe DesktopThe K MenuThe Panel13. Customize the Desktop LookAppearance and ThemesLook Like That Other OS14. Get Office Work DoneOpenOffice.orgCalendar and Contact Management15. Configure Your Printer16. Use Peripheral DevicesScannersDigital CamerasRemovable USB and IEEE1394 DrivesOther Devices17. Have Fun and Play Some Games18. Rock Out with Knoppix MultimediaListening to AudioEditing SoundsBurn CDs and DVDsWatch VideosWatching TV19. Connect to the Internet20. Connect to the Internet with GPRS BluetoothParts ListConfigure the GPRS ConnectionConnection Errors21. Explore the InternetWeb BrowsersEmail and News ReadersInstant Messaging and IRCVideo Conferencing22. Get HelpOn the DiskOn the Web23. Try Other Desktop EnvironmentsFluxboxIceWMDVD-Only Window ManagersXFCEGnome24. Become Root
Hacks 25–3925. Use AufsHow Knoppix Uses AufsHow You Can Use Aufs26. Create Persistent Knoppix SettingsSave SettingsCreate a Persistent Disk Image27. Use Your Linux Desktop SettingsThere’s No Place Like /homeKDEOther Applications28. Use Your Windows Desktop SettingsMozillaOpenOffice.orgInstant Messaging and IRCUse My Documents29. Make a KioskConfigure the Web BrowserSave Kiosk SettingsRemaster a Kiosk Disk30. Make a Party ArcadeLet’s DanceKeyboards on FireMake It Persistent31. Network Boot Knoppix32. Create a Knoppix “Thin Client”33. Develop Applications34. Install Nvidia 3D DriversExtra Steps for the CDGet the Nvidia Installer35. Point-and-Klik to Install Applications36. Create Your Own Klik Recipe37. Install Programs to the Live DiskReload the Package ListInstall Packages38. Browse the Web Anonymously39. Install Multimedia Codecs
Hacks 40–4540. Explore the Knoppix Installer41. Install Knoppix as a Single-Boot System42. Install Knoppix on a Multiboot System43. Convert Knoppix to Debian UnstableConfigure APT44. Install Gentoo with Knoppix45. Update a Knoppix Install from the CD
Hacks 46–6446. Run Remote DesktopsVNCRDPNX ServerShare the Local Desktop47. Run X Remotely with FreeNXThe NX TechnologySet Up NX ServerUser ManagementServer Management48. Browse Windows Shares49. Create an Emergency RouterConfigure the NetworkBuild a RouterNetwork with NATUse the Knoppix Firewall ToolSee Also50. Create an Emergency File Server51. Create an Emergency Web Server52. Make an Emergency Mail RelayAssign StorageConfigure PostfixTest the Backup Mail ServerConfigure DNS53. Run Other Emergency ServicesSSHDHCPDNSMySQLInetdNFS54. Wardrive with KnoppixKismetRequired Wardriving HardwareSet Up GPSConfigure KismetDraw a Map of Your Wardriving SessionJoin Networks55. Audit Network SecurityNessusNessusd HostUsing the nessus ClientPlug-in Selection on the nessus ClientPreferencesScanTarget SelectionUser RulesKnowledge BaseCreditsStart the ScanThe ResultsSave the ReportDrawbacks to Using Nessus56. Check for Root KitsAdvantages to Scanning with KnoppixGot Root?57. Collect Forensics DataSleuthkit and the Coroner’s Toolkit58. Clone Hard DrivesDdPartimage59. Wipe a Hard Drive60. Test Hardware CompatibilityGeneral Hardware ProbingSpecific Hardware Testing61. Copy Settings to Other DistributionsCopy X SettingsCopy Module InformationCopy Kernel Configuration62. Add Knoppix to Your PXE Boot Environment63. Set Up a Webcam Server in a Snap64. Create a Weekend WikiInstall KwikiConfigure ApacheTest the wikiTake the wiki with you
Hacks 65-8665. Repair Lilo66. Repair GrubInstall grub on a System Without grub67. Kill and Resurrect the Master Boot RecordSave the MBRKill the MBRResurrect the MBRHow Do I fdisk /mbr?See Also68. Find Lost Partitions69. Resize Linux PartitionsResize Without X70. Repair Damaged FilesystemsExt2/Ext3ReiserFSXFSSee Also71. Recover Deleted FilesflsicatRestore All Deleted Files72. Rescue Files from Damaged Hard Drives73. Back Up and RestoreBack UpRestoreBack Up and Restore a Full Partition74. Migrate to a New Hard DriveWhy This Can Be ComplicatedWhat to DoFinal Steps75. Mount Linux Software RAID76. Create Linux Software RAIDMdadmConclusionSee Also77. Migrate to Software RAIDmdadmSee Also78. Migrate Software RAID 1 to RAID 5mdadmSee Also79. Add an Extra Drive to a Software RAID 5 ArraySee Also80. Mount LVM Partitions81. Reset Linux Passwords82. Fix Broken Init ServicesSome Init-ial BackgroundDisable Broken Init Scripts83. Repair Debian Packages84. Repair RPM Packages85. Copy a Working Kernel86. Turn a Physical Machine into a VMware Virtual MachineCreate Your Virtual MachinePerform the First SyncPerform the Final SyncPerform Finishing Touches
Hacks 87-9587. Fix the Windows Boot Selector88. Back Up Files and SettingsBack That Thing Up89. Resize Windows PartitionsEnlarge NTFS PartitionsShrink NTFS Partitions90. Reset Lost NT PasswordsGet chntpwReset the Password91. Edit the Windows RegistryPrepare to Edit the RegistryGetting to Know Your RegistryEdit the Registry92. Restore Corrupted System FilesCall a Cab93. Scan for Viruses94. Download Windows Patches Securely95. Knoppix on Intel Macs

Hacks 96–10896. Master MorphixWhat Makes Morphix So SpecialSee Also97. Educate Yourself with FreeducSee Also98. Damn Small LinuxThe HistoryThe PresentSee Also99. INSERT Security HereHistoryTechnicalSizeMain AdditionsSee Also100. Download Local Area SecuritySee Also101. Full Protection with S-T-DSo What Is S-T-D?Look and FeelFurther ReadingAuthenticationFurther ReadingCryptographyFurther ReadingForensicsFurther ReadingFirewallsFurther ReadingHoneypotsFurther ReadingIDSFurther ReadingNetwork UtilitiesFurther ReadingPassword ToolsSniffersFurther ReadingTCP ToolsFurther ReadingVulnerability AssessmentFurther ReadingWireless ToolsFurther ReadingHotkeysAcknowledgmentsSee Also102. Distribute Compiles with distccKNOPPIXSee Also103. Distribute the Load with ClusterKnoppixWhat openMosix IsSet Up a ClusterThe Network Boot MethodConfigure openMosixBoot Your ClientsThe CD-ROM Boot MethodTest the ClusterSee Also104. Analyze QuantianSee Also105. Find GIS Knoppix on the Map106. TiVo Your Computer107. Compose Musix108. Contribute to KnoppixBecome a Knoppix DeveloperJoin the Community
Hacks 109–120109. Create a Customized KnoppixChoose a PartitionCheck Available RAMPrepare the Source FilesystemMake the Master CD Filesystem110. Trim the FatFind Programs to RemoveDependenciesPlease Sir, I Want to Remove MoreShrink the apt-get DatabaseUse the Best Possible CompressionFinal Tips111. Personalize KnoppixQuick Desktop TweaksComplete Desktop TweaksChange the Default Window ManagerChange Desktop Environment SettingsDisable the Startup and Shutdown Sounds112. Keep Your Custom Disk Up to Date113. Automate Knoppix Remastering114. Morph MorphixStructure of a Morphix Live CDYour First Morph115. Auto-Build Morphix Modules MapLab Tutorial MapA Look at a Module GeneratorSee Also116. Change the Default Language on an ISO Image117. Remaster Knoppix Without RemasteringThe saveconfig scriptThe knoppix.sh scriptCustomize configs.tbzInstall ProgramsAdvantages Over Remastering118. Change Boot Defaults Without RemasteringChange Cheat Codes119. Tweak the initrd Without Remastering120. Put Knoppix on a USB Drive