Ubuntu LiveCD question

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At varsity we got all the linux iso files on the ftp server so I was looking through the Ubuntu ones today. There was a 3.4GB iso of Ubuntu 6.10 and it was labeled something like ubuntu6.10-dvd-i386.iso or something similar.

I want the LiveCD thing so that I can just boot from the CD and see what Ubuntu is like without installing it. So which iso file should I look for if I want the LiveCD? Or do all the Ubuntu isos boot like the LiveCD?

Sorry but I'm a total noob when it comes to Linux, haven't touched a Linux system yet.

TIA
 
Try burning that iso onto a dvd & boot it, it's probably a live and install disc. If you want I have a live/Install cd that I can post to you, you'll just have to pay R20 for postage.
 
feo said:
Hey man isn't linux supposed to be free? :) hehe. Thanks, I'll grab it tomorrow and try.
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I just charge for postage and a jiffy envelope, the disc it's self is free,
 
The DVD won't boot like a live CD

the one you need is the desktop CD. dont get the alternate CD, or the server CD
 
Well I grabbed the DVD iso and burned it to DVD. I first ran the iso to see what was on it and on the popup it said I must boot from the DVD to try Ubuntu without affecting my system I did that...but when I eventually got into Ubuntu the mouse wasn't working, the keyboard none of the keys were doing anything. So what am I missing here?
 
The downfall of linux, if your stuff don't work, your stuff dont work. Ubuntu simply refuses to boot on half my machines
 
WTF that can't be right. My system ain't a bull but it's very decent and I'm sure it'll run Ubuntu.

No mouse, no keyboard, resolution looked like 800x600 stretched. Am I supposed to install drivers or something? Even if I am supposed to how can I if the mouse and keyboard don't work. Maybe I'll check their forums.
 
Ubuntu will send you as many cd's as you like - free of charge. https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

I downloaded and installed ubuntu-6.10-desktop-i386.iso last night - a hair under 700mb.
 
Sapphiron said:
The downfall of linux, if your stuff don't work, your stuff dont work. Ubuntu simply refuses to boot on half my machines
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Thats strange, I have never had a machine where the live CD would not work and I have tried quite a few. I have had the 800x600 story but no other problems.
 
feo said:
WTF that can't be right. My system ain't a bull but it's very decent and I'm sure it'll run Ubuntu.

No mouse, no keyboard, resolution looked like 800x600 stretched. Am I supposed to install drivers or something? Even if I am supposed to how can I if the mouse and keyboard don't work. Maybe I'll check their forums.
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Why don't you try installing it in a VM. When 7.04 is released, I am switching my dektop to Ubuntu and will do development in a Windows XP VM.
 
feo said:
VM? (As you can see I have never touched Linux before thats why I wanna give Ubuntu a test drive)
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VMs are virtual environments that run on a PC as a software application. There are a number of options:

VMWare (http://www.vmware.com) (Runs on Windows and Linux)
MS Virtual PC (http://www.microsoft.com)
Parallels (http://www.parallels.com/) (Runs on Mac, Linux and Windows)
QEMU (http://www.h7.dion.ne.jp/~qemu-win/) (Runs on Linux and Windows)

All of these have free options and some have purchase options. In my opinion, the best is VMWare. You can download the beta of their version 6 at the moment. Be warned, it is 340Meg in size. You can also get VMware player and VMWare Server (Only runs on Windows 2003 server) for free. MS Virtual PC is free and can be downloaded from the MS site. There is another free option but I can remember it's name.
 
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You want the Desktop CD. Remember the live cd loads everything in to your ram. The graphics drivers would just be a standard vesa driver. Once you have installed the system, see the guide to install nvidia or ati drivers, on my system the command is apt-get install nvidia-glx which is hardly any effort. I've found better hardware support for my nforce 4 motherboard, audigy live, usb mouse and keyboard, nvidia 6600 than in Windows. Dual screen support in Linux is light years ahead. Remember, if you have trouble, ask on the irc.freenode.net #ubuntu channel
 
Well I dont wanna install it, just check out what its like. Oh and by the way this is a question Ive been meaning to ask for quite some time now...is it possible to triple boot? Say xp pro, vista ultimate and ubuntu..
 
feo said:
Well I dont wanna install it, just check out what its like. Oh and by the way this is a question Ive been meaning to ask for quite some time now...is it possible to triple boot? Say xp pro, vista ultimate and ubuntu..
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With a VM, you can install it but in a virtual environment. That way, you can have the best of both worlds. You get to try it in its fast installed form but don't mess with your windows. For the triple boot, you will need a partition manager.
 
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