Can I make a bootable Linux DVD to try it?

astrowabbit · 25. Mar 2010, 05:16 AM

I only have 9GB left on my drive so I can't install Linux on my PC, but I was wondering if any of the Linux programs out there will allow me to make a DVD or CD and run Linux from the DVD drive?

I have no idea if this is even possible, but it would sure be a nice way to learn it, and use it if it can run that way.

J_L · 25. Mar 2010, 05:26 AM

Well.. In fact most (popular) Linux nowadays are Live CD's so just burn and boot. It's that simple.

Anupam · 25. Mar 2010, 06:47 AM

A good way to start learning Linux would be to get started with Puppy Linux. The download is only of 105 MB, and you can write it on to a CD. Its just awesome! Try it, you will love it. It can also be installed on a USB drive, and booted from there, if your computer has the ability to boot from USB. That way, you can also save the settings on the drive itself. But a live CD would be a good way for a start.

Many of the bigger Linux distros have live CDs, which you can try. You can find them from the link J.L. gave.

astrowabbit · 26. Mar 2010, 06:06 AM

Thanks for the advice. I came across several and didn't know what to chose.

I will try Puppy Linux. Should be a good starting point.

wdhpr · 27. Mar 2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astrowabbit

Thanks for the advice. I came across several and didn't know what to chose.

I will try Puppy Linux. Should be a good starting point.

Another good website is Pendrive Linux

In addition to listing various Live cd and Usb bootable distro's. They have excellent How-to's and applications for getting the job done.

Cheers
Wdhpr

25. Mar 2010, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
astrowabbit Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 39	Can I make a bootable Linux DVD to try it? I only have 9GB left on my drive so I can't install Linux on my PC, but I was wondering if any of the Linux programs out there will allow me to make a DVD or CD and run Linux from the DVD drive? I have no idea if this is even possible, but it would sure be a nice way to learn it, and use it if it can run that way.

25. Mar 2010, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anupam Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 9,484	A good way to start learning Linux would be to get started with Puppy Linux. The download is only of 105 MB, and you can write it on to a CD. Its just awesome! Try it, you will love it. It can also be installed on a USB drive, and booted from there, if your computer has the ability to boot from USB. That way, you can also save the settings on the drive itself. But a live CD would be a good way for a start. Many of the bigger Linux distros have live CDs, which you can try. You can find them from the link J.L. gave. __________________ Anupam

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25. Mar 2010, 05:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	Well.. In fact most (popular) Linux nowadays are Live CD's so just burn and boot. It's that simple.

26. Mar 2010, 06:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
astrowabbit Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 39	Thanks for the advice. I came across several and didn't know what to chose. I will try Puppy Linux. Should be a good starting point.