Im new to linux but have heard good things about it mainly as its free. I would like to give it a shot but only using Live CD version as I dont want a full install. Can you suggest a good Live CD version of linux and provide a link.
2006-12-27 04:17:36 · 8 answers · asked by sbraidley 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Ubuntu is a good place to start
http://www.ubuntu.com/
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2006-12-27 04:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by jan 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Can't disagree less with Barrythai about Ubuntu. Its very easy to use and is updated every six months. It being Debain based is one of its strengths!
It comes with the GNOME or KDE (Kubuntu) desktop and there is even a light weight version with XFCE desktop (Xubuntu).
Easy for beginners, and easy to install from the Live CD. There are tonnes of programmes to try as well on the CD. Ubuntu would be my first stop.
If you want to try some others Knoppix is pretty good and I have a soft spot for Slax too, particularly the Popcorn edition that I can run from an old 128MB USB flash drive.
I have used Blag too, but their political outlook takes a little getting used to, they base it on Red Hat, but instead of 5 cds/1 DVD, it can be run off 1 cd.
I have heard good things about OpenSuse too, but that's another 5 cds.
If you want to go totally nuts, have a look at some BSD distributions, Open or Free BSD being good starting points. They have a reputation for being rock solid.
When all is said and done, distributions are nearly all free and while users of them have preferences, try as many as you can get your hands on and see which YOU like best. That's the beauty of Linux, you can make it whatever you want.
2006-12-27 13:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Finlay S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best for everything is Mandrive. It is the best by far and I have tried them all with both 32 and 64 bit machines. It walks all over Microsoft and comes with all the programs and drivers built in.
Avoid Ubuntu as it is debian based and not user Friendly and comes with a desktop that is old programmers style.
Avoid Susi it needs an expert to run it and drive it.
Avoid Fedora 6 it does not come with the KDE desktop -this is the easiest and user friendly desktop- you can load it but you need a lot of effort. It comes with everything disabled so you have a lot of questions to get it up and running,
Only Susi detects 64 bit machines and has a dual loading dvd, if you want a learning curve this will be best, but beginners go the Mandrake Mandriva way. It is flakey on 64 bit machines but it still is the best as they are all unable to run all the good programs.
Mandrake is also leading edge for wireless and peripherial auto driver loading, it works on almost all the boards and chipsets.
Pity all cannot get 64 bit LAMP working, which means that for websites you are better running a 32 bit machine until someone sorts the bugs out.
You can download Mandriva for free to a dvd and it asks only a few questions. A tip is make sure all your kit is plugged in and switched on as it detects and sets all the drivers up for all of them. Especially make sure your ethernet is up and running to save time.
If you want to keep windoze run scandisc and defrag first backing up all you valuable files. A slider on Mandrake will allow you to choose how much space you will allot to Windoze. When you boot you can choose your operating system.
2006-12-27 04:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want live cd version you must consider downloading Knoppix
which is the first linux distro which brought live cd into play. You can
download it from http://www.knoppix.net/
2006-12-27 04:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by prashob.ms 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'd say Unbuntu too. Follow Jan's link & download (the free CDs they send you aren't the latest version). Takes a while but well worth it.
2006-12-27 04:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also suggest Ubuntu, on there website(posted above) they will send you free CD's for it, but it takes a few weeks to get to your door. Also, be warned, live CD's are extremely slow, but they do work.
2006-12-27 04:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ubuntu!
2006-12-27 05:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Download for free Slax here http://bit.ly/1k3wRBk
Give it a try
2014-07-23 18:52:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCLinuxOS is a great distro for beginners: http://www.pclinuxos.com/
2006-12-27 04:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by C J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋