Re: MEPIS as rescue CD

> MEPIS is very good at providing a clean, easy-to-use, graphic
> environment for new-to-linux users, or for more experienced users
> who want a simple desktop system that "just works".  If you're
> looking for a system rescue CD, there are several options that work
> quite well: 1) SystemRescueCd (http://www.sysresccd.org/), as
> previously mentioned is specifically designed for the task.
> 2) Slax (http://slax.linux-live.org/) is an excellent small (Pocket
> CD) distribution based on Slackware, it's good
>      for those who prefer a command-line interface, but still want
> the system to have some of the extras, besides
>      it does a great job of automounting existing drives in the
> system, something that can be very helpful when trying
>      to recover or restore a damaged system.
> 3) D*** Small Linux (http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/) is designed to
> fit on a 50M "business card" CD, and works
>      great as a "always on hand" Linux system (you can get this
> pre-installed on a 128M USB pen drive too, too cool)

> If you're more interested in a general Live CD for exploring or
> using Linux, here are some other options I've tried and liked.
> 1) Knoppix (http://www.knoppix.net/) is the most popular Live CD,
> and works very well as both a "system on CD" and
>      as a Rescue CD.  This is a good CD to have handy at home or
> work, because it has some of the widest support,
>      is available in a DVD version with tons of stuff loaded in,
> and has tools to deal with just about anything already
>      loaded.
> 2) SimplyMEPIS (http://www.mepis.org/book/view/1462) is, as noted
> previously, a distribution for exploring Linux, and is
>      most appropriate for users who want the system to "just work".
>  It includes a number of drivers and other components
>      that are not "free as in speech", but are still "free as in
> beer". 3) Sentry Firewall CD (http://www.sentryfirewall.com/) is a
> complete secure Firewall/IDS system on Live Linux CD,
>      Good for setting up a firewall using spare hardware.  This
> will even run on systems with no HD, making the firewall
>      system even more secure.  Security settings can be stored to a
> floppy, allowing for a full restore to previous state on
>      reboot.
> 4) GISIX (http://www.geomancers.net/gisix.html) is a complete GIS
> system on live CD,
>      great for convincing local governments to look at Linux.
> 5) SourcePole GIS-Knoppix
> (http://www.sourcepole.com/sources/software/gis-knoppix/) is
> another GIS system on live CD,
>      also good for convincing government bureaucrats.
> 6) Puppy Linux (http://www.goosee.com/puppy/) is intended to bring
> older systems to full use,
>      and is great for salvaging that old boat-anchor in the garage
> for the kids to use.