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What is a LiveCD or LiveDistro?
Nearly all of the major Linux Distributions these days provide the option of LiveCD and these distributions are sometimes known as LiveDistros. A LiveCD is a compact disk that can run an entire operating system by itself on a computer system, without altering any other operating system(s) installed on that computer. Booting from a LiveCD allows a user to test the Linux Distribution without making any changes to the existing operating system, hard disk or files. So, if you run a LiveDistro from a LiveCD you will be able to test the corresponding distribution without any fear of harming your previous operating system.
How to get a LiveCD
To get a LiveCD you can visit the website of corresponding distribution and download the ISO file, and burn a compact disk to make a LiveCD. But, if your Internet connection is too slow or you don't want to go through all the mess you can buy a CD either online or from a retailer (Note: the price charged will be the price of the disk and not the distribution as Linux Distributions are free). You can also request a free CD if you don't have enough money to purchase the CD.
Downloading and running a LiveCD
In order to demonstrate, I will take the example of Ubuntu Linux (and recommend to new uers too). To download the Ubuntu LiveCD go to Ubuntu official website and visit the download page. On the download page you will see a prompt to select either your computer is 32-Bit or 64-bit, select one (32-bit recommended) and press the download button. Select a folder to save the file in, start the downloading process, once it is done you are good to go. It is really as simple as that.
Once the downloading of the ISO file is downloaded you will need to burn it on a compact disk. You can use any disk burner for that purpose.
Once you are done with the previous step just insert the disk and restart your PC. You will now boot from the CD, you can try Ubuntu for as long as you like and install it if you wish from the same CD.
Note: If you can't boot from the CD you will have to change your BIOS setting in order to run from the CD drive.
Buy a LiveCD
If you don't want to go through all the trouble of downloading or burning the disk, then you may choose to buy a LiveCD. You can buy a LiveCD either from a local store near you or else you can order it from an online store, my advice is OSDisc.com but you can dig for other online stores as well. Just visit the store's website, follow the instructions, order the CD, once you get your LiveCD, you can boot from it. Now, you are free to explore and install.
Request a Free LiveCD
If you have a slow internet connection or you don't have money to buy a CD, you can request a free Ubuntu LiveCD from Ubuntu Shipit, Delivery can be even slower than your internet connection, so if you are in hurry you may like to try one of the above options. Once you get your CD you can boot from it, try Ubuntu, and install it to use it on permanent basis. If you think this service is useful, I would like to request you to donate to the cause there is a donate option at the end of the Shipit page.
How will a LiveCD help me
The answer to this question is fairly simple and straightforward. A LiveCD can help you in the following ways:
- No changes to your previous operating system.
- You can experience the Linux Distribution as it was installed on your computer.
- If you don't like the Distribution, you can simply remove the CD.
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