Knoppix includes many other useful and fun applications. There isn't space to describe them all fully here. In this section are some of the highlights to look out for.
The GNU Image Manipulation Program (The Gimp) is a wonderful graphics editor. It is for painting, image editing and photo retouching. Many people think The Gimp is the greatest thing after Linux itself. To start using it, click K menu -> Multimedia -> Graphics -> The Gimp.
The screenshot below shows Wilber, the Gimp's mascot. Wilber was created by Tuomas Kuosmanen, also known as "Tiger T". Underneath is the Gimp Toolbox, and a Brushes dialog.
OpenOffice.org is the slowest but most powerful office application in Knoppix. OpenOffice.org combines word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and drawing in one huge package. On slower computers, OpenOffice.org may take several minutes to start. To begin using OpenOffice.org, click K menu -> Office -> OpenOffice.org -> OpenOffice.
KOffice is a simple office suite, for word-processing, spreadsheet, drawing, presentations and other tasks. Unlike OpenOffice, KOffice is quick to start. To begin, click K menu -> Office -> KOffice, then click the program you would like to use.
Gnumeric is a powerful standalone spreadsheet application. Like KOffice, Gnumeric is quick to start. To begin, click K menu -> Office -> Gnumeric.
AbiWord is a simple word standalone processor. To get started, click K menu -> Office -> AbiWord word processor.
KStars shows the position of the stars and planets in the sky in real time. KStars can show the view of the sky from hundreds of locations around the world. It also has a catalogue of planets, stars and other objects. To start using KStars, click K menu -> Entertainment -> Science -> KStars.
Frozen Bubble is an arcade style bubble bursting game for one or two players. The idea is to hit two or more other bubbles of the same colour to make them disappear. To start, click K menu -> Games -> Tetris-like -> Frozen-Bubble.
KSokoban is a gemstone-pushing puzzle game. The object of the game is to move the red diamonds onto the green squares, only by pushing the red diamonds. Move the man using the cursor keys. To begin, click K menu -> Games -> Tactics & Strategy -> KSokoban.
GTans is a shape-building puzzle game. Move, rotate and flip the shapes to make the larger shape shown on the right hand side. To start, click K menu -> Games -> Puzzles -> GTans.
Xine plays DVD movie discs and various video file formats. To start using Xine, click K menu -> Multimedia -> Video -> Xine Media Player.
The X Multimedia System plays MP3 and Ogg Vorbis format audio files. To start using XMMS, click K Menu -> Multimedia -> Sound -> XMMS.