Knoppix 8.5.0 Released
With the new Hybrid layout of the ISO file, the file can be copied directly to USB flash disk, either using standard Linux tools like or , or programs like → Win32 Etcher. The KNOPPIX Live System starts and runs about factor 5 faster from USB flash disk than from CD or DVD! After having copied the system to flash, using the persistent KNOPPIX image (overlay feature) or an additional Linux partition, it is possible to also store files permanently in live mode.
Source: www.knopper.net