Live CD - 選擇合適的散佈版
Live CD讓您無需安裝 Linux 或改變現存的 Linux 安裝的情況下測試通常為最新的 KDE SC 穩定版。這些散佈版完全從 CD 中啟動和執行,並不會修改您的硬碟。因此他們可以在 Windows 電腦上試用而無需承擔任何風險。所有列出來的 CD 都可以自由免費的下載。
Kubuntu LiveCD
Kubuntu Linux的live CD版本。
OpenSUSE Live-CD
他允許嘗試配置了 KDE SC 的OpenSUSE,並支援安裝到硬碟
Fedora
一套定位目標用戶群為追新族的發行版。Fedora KDE 的源通常有用最新的 KDE 穩定版,beta 版本通常透過支援的額外源提供。
Linux Mint
基於 Ubuntu 和 Debian 的發行版。這套發行版的桌面非常多,你只要下載 KDE 版本就成。
Chakra
最初從 ArchLinux 衍生而來,專注於 KDE 的發行版,預設只有 KDE 這一套桌面。
Mageia
Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.
Netrunner
Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.
Tanglu
A Debian-based distribution with an emphasis on the desktop and good KDE integration.
KaOS
KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.
Sabayon
Sabayon is a "rolling release" distribution, meaning that you install once and have your system upgraded as new versions of installed software is added to the distribution. Perhaps not the easiest distribution for users new to Linux.
Korora
Korora aims to be easy for new users, but still useful for experts. It is a community project based on Fedora.
Mepis
基於Debian,同樣支持安裝到硬碟。
PCLinuxOS
基於Mandrake (現在被稱作Mandriva).
SuperX
An Indian project, SuperX is based on Ubuntu. From the project site: SuperX uses a tweaked version of KDE and is aimed towards beginners, casual users and business looking for a well supported user-friendly Linux OS.
ROSA
ROSA, a Russian company, offers their enterprise solution ROSA Marathon 2012 for download. The new ROSA Desktop.Fresh edition is aimed at regular desktop users.
Slax - Live CD
基於Slackware. 8cm CD-R.模塊化的結構和偽讀寫CD文件系統。
Aptosid - 繼承自 Sidux
Aptosid 操作系統基於Linux內核,Debian的分支(稱作"Sid")和眾多自由和開源的程序。
KXStudio
KXStudio has a focus on audio and video production. Currently, it is based on Ubuntu and has KDE as its officially supported desktop.
Pisi Linux
Pisi Linux is another project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project and supports many languages.
OpenMandriva Lx
OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.
Kwheezy
From the project site: Not so much a distribution based on Debian, but rather "a well configured Debian KDE installer". It is designed to give you more out-of-the-box. To be easier for Linux or Debian newcomers.
Porteus
Designed to run from a USB flash drive, Porteus is small and fast. Porteus is a community project based on Slackware.
Bridge Linux
Based on Arch Linux. The installation and setup procedure is not as simple for new users as most live systems.
Neptune
Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.
隨時都會有新的Live CD和DVD。如果你聽說了某個發行版並打算嘗試下,在Internet上搜索下它。你可能會找到一份可用Live CD。
Pardus Live
Pardus 是款基於 KDE 的 Linux 發行版,提供最好的 KDE 整合。你可以無需安裝來試用 Pardus Live。