Re: Request for translation

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 3:44 AM, Renzo Bagnati <renbag@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello Klaus,

I have the italian translation of the index_en.html file ready, but I have some questions for you before sending it:
The original file states that:
"a program called flash-knoppix is provided in the "Settings" menu";
however in KNOPPIX 6.0.1 the file is located in the "System Tools" menu.
If this has changed in KNOPPIX 6.2, please let me know and I will update the translation.
The link for the firefox browser is wrong: should be www.mozilla.org instead of www.firefox.org (which seems to be a completely unrelated site).

I'm also of the opinion that the cheatcodes file should stay in english only.

Renzo Bagnati

Klaus Knopper ha scritto:

Dear list,

Knoppix 6.2 is now ready for uploading, but as a last, tiny missing
detail, I would like to re-add the short and (outside of the compressed
image) "windows-readable" information that was present on Knoppix
versions prior to 6.0.

I have the german and english version ready (it's really not much text,
just the basic info), but would like to bring the other languages into
sync with the updated text again, too. I could need a little help here.

This just applies to index_en.html, the cheatcodes should still be OK if
they just stay in english (or not?).

Whoever is reading this list and would like to provide a translation for
his or her language, is cordially invited to do so. The text license is
Creative Commons unrestricted distribution with Modifications Allowed
(also for derivates). You can add your name as translator below the
title, maybe with a contact email address, if you like to do so.

To avoid duplicate work, please post the translated html, or at least a
preliminary "working on it [language]" to the list.

The translations present in Knoppix 5.3 were:

DK
ES
FR
IT
JP
NL
RU

but other languages are welcome, too, of course.

We would like to release Knoppix 6.2.0 as soon as possible, but incoming
translations after the release date can of course be published on the
mirrors, the Knoppix website at knopper.net, and in later Knoppix
versions as well, so, no real need to hurry right now. The translations
which are present before the release, will be added in time.

Hi Knopper,
As we are in the Indic Computing Domain, One of my friend Nipun Pandey is ready to do the translation in Hindi.By tomorrow evening will send it.

With kind regards
-Klaus Knopper

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KNOPPIX - Start Linux without installation

by Klaus Knopper <mailto:knoppix@knopper.net>

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What is KNOPPIX^® ?

KNOPPIX is a compilation of GNU/Linux software, run completely from CD, DVD or flash disk. It automatically detects and supports a wide range of graphics adapters, sound cards, USB devices and other peripheral devices. KNOPPIX can be used as a Linux demo, for training courses , as rescue system or as a platform for commercial software product demos. It is not necessary to install anything on fixed disk. Because of its transparent decompression, up to 2 gigabyes of executable software can be present on a CD, and up to 10GB on a single-layered DVD.

Licenses and Sources

KNOPPIX is an Open Source <http://www.opensource.org/> project. Most of the programs included are subject to the GNU General Public License <LICENSE.txt>, with a few exceptions that are still using "Public Domain" licenses. License texts for each individual package are present at |/usr/share/doc/programname/|. These licenses *allow*

* *unrestricted use*,
* *copy*,
* *distribution*,
* in case of Open Source licensing, also
*modification/customization* of the software as well as offering
commercial service and support for it.
Source code for KNOPPIX-specific packages is available via the Internet at http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/sources/. You may find the sources for the Debian Distribution <http://www.debian.org/>, which KNOPPIX is based on, at various Debian mirrors. Alternately, you can order all sources directly from Knopper.Net <http://www.knopper.net/> for the cost of material, copying, packaging and postage. This offer is valid for 3 years, counting from the build date of this CD-Rom/DVD.

System Requirements

* Intel/AMD-compatible CPU (i486 and up),
* RAM: at least 120 MB for the graphical desktop. Recommended for
working with various office applications: 500MB RAM,
* a bootable CD-ROM/DVD drive (IDE/ATAPI/SATA, Firewire, USB), or
USB flash disk,
* a standard SVGA-compatible graphics chipset,
* PS/2 or USB Mouse.

Starting KNOPPIX

In order to start from CD, DVD or USB flash disk, adjust the boot selection menu or your computers BIOS setup in order to start from the desired device. Everything else works (almost) automatically.

Included Software

Depending on your choice of CD or DVD, a variety of software packages from the Debian software repositories (www.debian.org <http://www.debian.org/>) is installed. The CD version contains at least:

* LXDE <http://www.lxde.org/> as the standard desktop,
* Open Office <http://www.openoffice.org/>,
* the Firefox WWW browser <http://www.firefox.org/>,
* GNU Image Manipulation Program GIMP <http://www.gimp.org/>,
* MPlayer Multimedia System <http://www.mplayerhq.hu/>,
* Internet-access software for (W)LAN, modem, isdn, umts/gprs,
* Tools for data rescue, network analysis and system repair.
The DVD version contains additional software packages for office productivity as well as software development and engineering (various programming languages and development environments), education and gaming. Most Knoppix Mirrors <http://www.knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html> also have a list of included software called |packages.txt| or |packages-dvd.txt|.

Tips & Tricks

Support for localization (language, keyboard), expert options and workarounds for problematic hardware is summarized in the Knoppix Cheatcodes <knoppix-cheatcodes.txt>. Some of these options require advanced knowledge of the Linux operating system, others are just useful extensions of the KNOPPIX autoconfiguration system. The "favourite" boot options are displayed in the boot screen of KNOPPIX when hitting the F2 or F3 function keys.

It is recommended to run KNOPPIX from USB flash disk, since

* it is much faster than CD/DVD because of less latency caused by
the drives mechanical laser read head positioning,
* your settings and personal files on KNOPPIX are saved for
surviving reboot using overlay technology (which is, on request,
activated the first time you start from USB flash disk).
In order to easily install KNOPPIX on a flash disk, a program called |flash-knoppix| is provided in the "Settings" menu when starting from CD or DVD.

Other considerations

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL SOFTWARE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
KNOPPER.NET CAN NOT BE HELD LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR
DAMAGE TO HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, LOST DATA, OR OTHER DIRECT OR
INDIRECT DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. IN SOME
COUNTRIES THE CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE AND OTHER COMPONENTS ON THE CD
ARE GOVERNED BY EXPORT REGULATIONS OR SOFTWARE PATENTS, WHICH MAY
FORBID DISTRIBUTION OR DOWNLOAD. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. IF YOU PLAN TO COMMERCIALLY USE
OR DISTRIBUTE (AND SELL) THE SOFTWARE, YOU HAVE TO ACQUIRE THE
NECESSARY LICENSES AND PERMISSIONS FROM ALL SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS OF NON-FREE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, OR REMOVE THESE COMPONENTS
BEFORE DISTRIBUTING THE SOFTWARE.

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