Running ubuntu from CD

[goldenyears]

I read that you can run ubuntu from a CD to check compatibility etc. but I did not see a place to order it on the ubuntu website. Where can I get it?

[lisati]

Try http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu

EDIT: If you want to order a free CD instead of downloading one & putting it on disk yourself, try https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

[tamoneya]

using a liveCD is how you typically install ubuntu anyways. Download the iso linked below and then burn it to a CD. Boot the CD and you will be able to test it.

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

[goldenyears]

Thank you for the quick reply. I was referring to a "live CD" version. It looked like the CD's listed there are for the usual installation to disk type of distribution. Here's the quote from the website:

"In our other articles this week, we've looked at distros that had to be installed to your hard disk before you could use them. But that's not always necessary--there are Linux versions out there that let you just pop a live CD in, boot your computer, and go. They give you a chance to use Linux without the headache of installing everything. If you're totally unfamiliar with Linux, these offerings are a great way to get a taste of Linux and use some Linux-based applications. If you decide you don't like Linux, just take the CD out, reboot your machine and you'll be back in Windows once more."

Here's the url: http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1457025,00.asp

[tamoneya]

Thank you for the quick reply. I was referring to a "live CD" version. It looked like the CD's listed there are for the usual installation to disk type of distribution. Here's the quote from the website:

"In our other articles this week, we've looked at distros that had to be installed to your hard disk before you could use them. But that's not always necessary--there are Linux versions out there that let you just pop a live CD in, boot your computer, and go. They give you a chance to use Linux without the headache of installing everything. If you're totally unfamiliar with Linux, these offerings are a great way to get a taste of Linux and use some Linux-based applications. If you decide you don't like Linux, just take the CD out, reboot your machine and you'll be back in Windows once more."

Here's the url: http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1457025,00.asp

In ubuntu they are now the same thing. Now in order to install ubuntu you typically boot into the live CD and then click an install button. If you dont want to install you just dont run the script. Those are definately the correct CDs.

[goldenyears]

Messages crossed.... many thanks for the explanation. I have what I need to get a taste of things.

[lisati]

The "Desktop Edition" referred to at http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download is the "Live CD"