Ask Klaus

Ask Klaus

Article from Issue 193/2016
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Klaus Knopper answers your Linux questions.

Good Morning Klaus,

I am using Knoppix 7.7 obtained from Linux Magazine. I boot from a boot-only CD to an 8GB memory stick with an encrypted Reiser partition. The OS remembers my trash can on the desktop settings, personalized desktop wallpaper, and new background color.

Although the date and time is remembered, my time zone is reset back to the default New York on every boot. This causes some confusion with email date/time stamps. Is there a cure for this? I would much prefer to remain permanently in Johannesburg.

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