KNOPPIX is a bootable Debian based Live CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals.

KNOPPIX can be used as a productive Linux desktop, educational CD, rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Due to on-the-fly decompression, the CD can have up to 2 GB of executable software installed on it. More details are available from the KNOPPIX website. 

Versions available from enjoyLinux.co.uk:  

System Requirements: 

• CPU: Intel-compatible CPU (i486 or later) 
• RAM: 32 MB of RAM for text mode, at least 96 MB for graphics mode with KDE (at least 128 MB of RAM is recommended to use the various office products) 
• Graphic Cards: Most graphics cards 
• Sound Cards: Most sound cards 

  

KNOPPIX Linux Desktop