CD-based Linux distribution,
also known as "run-from-CD" Linux distribution, and also known as Linux distribution
as a bootable CD. Wonder how they work and if they are you? First consider these
questions:
You want to try
Linux, but don't want to think about the cumbersome tasks of partitioning, installation
and configuration? Do you worry that while you are struggling to get the Linux
operating system to work, you may end up losing the system you currently have?
Would you like to demonstrate a Linux distribution and find a way to persuade
people with the above concerns to give Linux a try? If your answer is yes to
any of the above, a CD-based Linux distribution may be your best choice.
CD-based Linux
distributions do not need to be installed on a hard disk. They are run directly
from bootable CDs, meaning: You insert the CD and reboot your computer. That's
it. You may not even need a hard disk to run them.
The following are
the better-known CD-based Linux distributions. Click on the link to go to the
official homepage.
