Live CDs allow you to run Linux directly from a CD without having to install anything on your hard drive. These are great for checking compatibility with your hardware, or when deciding which distribution of Linux you'd like to install. You can then install directly from the Live CD, if you choose to.

Almost all distributions now offer a Live CD (or DVD) mode, so please check the specific Linux pages for details.

A 3-CD set of Live CDs is available from us and includes our 3 most popular Live CD Linux distributions. Please note that our 3-CD Live CD Sets will always include the latest versions of Mandriva, Ubuntu and openSUSE.