I also used Knoppix for a long time. (since it was delivered with c’t)
Now manjaro is my home.
There are several ways you can go:
1. You can use any manjaro ISO (on CD or USB) and install programs non-persistent
- After a restart the iso is clean (like Knoppix)
- It runs out of RAM (so you need a lot if you install things)
- You can switch (roll) to the next ISO at any time
- At some point in time it will be necessary to roll to the next ISO
- You keep your data on your hdd
- if you want some things to persist, you can link-mount them or use some overlay-fs
2. With Alma you create a USB-Installation with persistence
- This starts (like Knoppix) with a full installation, but is able to be used on any PC
- You need to roll with manjaro !
3. With Btrfs (+snapper/timeshift) you install manjaro with the possibility to rollback
- This is a complete install
- you can modify what you need
- You need to roll with manjaro !
- If something bad happens, you are able to roll back
You can find good Information about Btrfs in the wiki
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4. mix your own way
Be aware !
- manjaro is NOT knoppix (you need to learn some basics, so keep reading the forum)
- manjaro needs maintenance (maybe except 1. )
