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Who wants such a computer?
A computer without hard disk is easy to maintain. Afterall, there is no place for viruses and worms to hide! Furthermore, users cannot install all kinds of junk programs and spyware. When there is a new version, just burn a new CD and the computer is ``upgraded''.
This kind of computers can be small, quiet (completely silent most of the time) and inexpensive. With a USB connector, files can still be saved on USB storage devices. As mentioned in the previous section, Knoppix includes an office suite (among many other programs). Even a diskless computer can still be used for office or school related work.
Combining the fact that Knoppix Linux is free with minimal hardware requirements, diskless computers running Knoppix are good candidates for schools, libraries, homes, offices and etc.