knoppix vs standard debian?

[sfitz007@bestweb.net (Scotty Fitzgerald)]

Hi, I will try to make this newbie post really quick,

I am learning Linux due to my incredible hate of Gates' policies and
security vulnerability.  I picked up a book with knoppix CD included,
to "test the waters."

I really love it, and managed to install debian "unstable" onto my
hard disk and everything seems to be working fine except for some
screensavers.

Is there a webpage or faq, or can somebody clue me in to, whether I
should get a "regular" debian?!  Would there be an advantage to, say,
picking up a copy of "Debian Bible" and installing that instead over
knoppix debian?

As a follow up, if I get a "regular" debian, will I eventually be able
to make my own bootable debian CD with my selections of software?  Or
is this a capability that only knoppix has?

Thank you
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Scotty Fitzgerald