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    '''A Live CD''' allows you to test-drive the usually latest stable version of KDE SC without the need to install Linux or to change your existing Linux installation. These distributions boot and run completely from the CD and don't modify your hard disks.  They can therefore be tried on a Windows computer without risk.  All listed CDs are freely available for download.
    '''A Live CD''' allows you to test-drive the usually latest stable version of KDE SC without the need to install Linux or to change your existing Linux installation. These distributions boot and run completely from the CD and don't modify your hard disks.  They can therefore be tried on a Windows computer without risk.  All listed CDs are freely available for download.


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    == KDE Neon == <!--T:89-->
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    == Mandriva One == <!--T:2-->
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    KDE Neon is a KDE project that provides the latest versions of KDE software on top of the latest LTS version of Ubuntu. There are two versions of KDE Neon: the User Edition that comes with the latest released versions of KDE software, and the Developer Edition based on pre-release versions. With the Developer edition you have the choice between using the stable or the unstable branch.


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    The One edition of Mandriva Linux is a Live CD
    [https://neon.kde.org Homepage]
     
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    [http://www.mandriva.com/en/linux/which/ Mandriva One]
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    == Kubuntu LiveCD == <!--T:5-->
    == Kubuntu LiveCD == <!--T:5-->


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    A live CD version of Kubuntu Linux, Ubuntu&#039;s KDE Plasma Desktop option. Kubuntu also  offers the Kubuntu Active Technology Preview, a preview of Kubuntu using the Plasma Active tablet experience.  
    A live CD version of Kubuntu. Kubuntu is a community distribution based on Ubuntu.  


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    [http://www.kubuntu.org Homepage]
    [http://www.kubuntu.org Homepage]
    == openSUSE == <!--T:17-->
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    openSUSE no longer offers a live cd of its regular distribution. However, there are live cd's based on the regular distributions but giving you the very latest development versions of KDE software:
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    openSUSE Argon is based on openSuse Leap (the stable distribution) while openSuse Krypton is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed (the rolling distribution).
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    [http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/KDE:/Medias/images/iso/ Download]


    == Fedora == <!--T:7-->
    == Fedora == <!--T:7-->
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    [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/#downloads Fedora download page]
    [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/#downloads Fedora download page]
    ==Mepis== <!--T:9-->
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    Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.
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    [http://www.mepis.org/ Homepage]
    == PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
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    Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).
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    [http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]
    == Slax - Live CD == <!--T:15-->
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    Based on Slackware. With modular structure and pseudo read-write CD filesystem. Slax can be run from a USB Flash Drive. Slax has no graphical installer; if you want to install Slax on your machine, you must follow the simple instructions in the Introduction document.
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    [http://www.slax.org/ Homepage]
    == openSUSE Live-CD == <!--T:17-->
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    It allows to try openSUSE with KDE SC and install it to hard drive.
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    [http://software.opensuse.org/ Download]
    == Aptosid - successor to Sidux == <!--T:19-->
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    Aptosid is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, Debian's branch (called "Sid") and many free and open source applications.
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    [http://www.aptosid.com/ Homepage]


    == Linux Mint == <!--T:35-->
    == Linux Mint == <!--T:35-->
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    The Chakra Project is a promising newcommer. Originally based on Arch Linux, Chakra is focused solely on KDE workspaces. It is possible to install third party applications, as well.
    Originally based on Arch Linux, Chakra is focused solely on KDE workspaces. It is possible to install third party applications, as well.


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    [http://chakraos.org/home/ Homepage]
    [https://chakralinux.org Homepage]


    == Mageia == <!--T:44-->
    == Mageia == <!--T:44-->
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    [http://www.netrunner-os.com/ Homepage]
    [http://www.netrunner-os.com/ Homepage]
    == Tanglu == <!--T:86-->
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    A Debian-based distribution with an emphasis on the desktop and good KDE integration.
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    [http://tanglu.org/ Homepage]
    == KaOS == <!--T:80-->
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    KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.
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    [http://kaosx.us/ Homepage]
    == Sabayon == <!--T:54-->
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    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.
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    [http://www.sabayon.org/ Homepage]
    == Korora == <!--T:63-->
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    Korora aims to be easy for new users, but still useful for experts. It is a community project based on Fedora.
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    [https://kororaproject.org/ Homepage]
    ==Mepis== <!--T:9-->
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    Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.
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    [http://www.mepis.org/ Homepage]
    == PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
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    Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).
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    [http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]
    == SuperX == <!--T:72-->
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    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.
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    [http://superxos.com/ Homepage]


    == ROSA == <!--T:47-->
    == ROSA == <!--T:47-->
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    [http://www.rosalab.com/ Homepage]
    [http://www.rosalab.com/ Homepage]


    == KXStudio == <!--T:50-->
    == Slax - Live CD == <!--T:15-->


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    '''KXStudio''' has a focus on audio and video production. Currently, it is based on Ubuntu and has KDE as its officially supported desktop.
    Based on Slackware. With modular structure and pseudo read-write CD filesystem. Slax can be run from a USB Flash Drive. Slax has no graphical installer; if you want to install Slax on your machine, you must follow the simple instructions in the Introduction document.


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    [http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]
    [http://www.slax.org/ Homepage]


    == Sabayon == <!--T:54-->
    == Aptosid - successor to Sidux == <!--T:19-->


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    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.
    Aptosid is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, Debian's branch (called "Sid") and many free and open source applications.


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    [http://www.sabayon.org/ Homepage]
    [http://www.aptosid.com/ Homepage]


    == Pardus Live == <!--T:32-->
    == KXStudio == <!--T:50-->


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    Pardus is a Turkish distribution based on Debian. Previously Pardus was a well regarded KDE-based distribution, but the project has been dormant for more than a year. The new version published late last year (2012) seems to depart significantly from previous versions. Currently it is only available in Turkish.
    '''KXStudio''' has a focus on audio and video production. Currently, it is based on Ubuntu and has KDE as its officially supported desktop.


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    [http://www.pardus.org.tr/ Homepage (in Turkish)]
    [http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]


    == Pisi Linux == <!--T:78-->
    == Pisi Linux == <!--T:78-->
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    [https://openmandriva.org/ Homepage]
    [https://openmandriva.org/ Homepage]
    == Korora == <!--T:63-->
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    Korora aims to be easy for new users, but still useful for experts. It is a community project based on Fedora.
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    [https://kororaproject.org/ Homepage]


    == Kwheezy == <!--T:66-->
    == Kwheezy == <!--T:66-->
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    [http://www.porteus.org/ Homepage]
    [http://www.porteus.org/ Homepage]
    == SuperX == <!--T:72-->
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    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.
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    [http://superxos.com/index.html Homepage]


    == Bridge Linux == <!--T:75-->
    == Bridge Linux == <!--T:75-->
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    [http://millertechnologies.net/bridge.html Homepage]
    [http://bridgelinux.org/ Homepage]
     
    == KaOS ==
     
    KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.
     
    [http://kaosx.us/ Homepage]


    == Neptune ==
    == Neptune == <!--T:83-->


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    Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.
    Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.


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    [http://neptuneos.com/en/ Homepage]
    [http://neptuneos.com/en/ Homepage]


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    New Live CDs and DVDs are becoming available all the time.  If you've heard of a distro and think you'd like to try it, do an Internet search for it.  You may well find that a Live CD is available.
    New Live CDs and DVDs are becoming available all the time.  If you've heard of a distro and think you'd like to try it, do an Internet search for it.  You may well find that a Live CD is available.
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    == Pardus Live == <!--T:32-->
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    Pardus is a Turkish distribution based on Debian. Previously Pardus was a well regarded KDE-based distribution, but the project has been dormant for more than a year. The new version published late last year (2012) seems to depart significantly from previous versions. Currently it is only available in Turkish.
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    [http://www.pardus.org.tr/ Homepage (in Turkish)]
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    <!-- Mandriva seems no longer to provide free downloads. Mandriva One has been discontinued.
    == Mandriva One == <!--T:2-->
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    The One edition of Mandriva Linux is a Live CD
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    [http://www.mandriva.com/en/linux/which/ Mandriva One]
    -->


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    Revision as of 16:48, 31 August 2017

    A Live CD allows you to test-drive the usually latest stable version of KDE SC without the need to install Linux or to change your existing Linux installation. These distributions boot and run completely from the CD and don't modify your hard disks. They can therefore be tried on a Windows computer without risk. All listed CDs are freely available for download.

    KDE Neon

    KDE Neon is a KDE project that provides the latest versions of KDE software on top of the latest LTS version of Ubuntu. There are two versions of KDE Neon: the User Edition that comes with the latest released versions of KDE software, and the Developer Edition based on pre-release versions. With the Developer edition you have the choice between using the stable or the unstable branch.

    Homepage

    Kubuntu LiveCD

    A live CD version of Kubuntu. Kubuntu is a community distribution based on Ubuntu.

    Homepage

    openSUSE

    openSUSE no longer offers a live cd of its regular distribution. However, there are live cd's based on the regular distributions but giving you the very latest development versions of KDE software:

    openSUSE Argon is based on openSuse Leap (the stable distribution) while openSuse Krypton is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed (the rolling distribution).

    Download

    Fedora

    A fast paced distro targeting users who want the latest and greatest available in the world of FOSS. Fedora KDE usually has the latest stable version of KDE in the repositories, and beta versions are usually shipped via supported extra repositories.

    Fedora download page

    Linux Mint

    Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu and Debian and is aimed at beginners. There are versions of Linux Mint for several desktop environments. Be sure to get the KDE version of the Linux Mint Live CD.

    Homepage

    Chakra

    Originally based on Arch Linux, Chakra is focused solely on KDE workspaces. It is possible to install third party applications, as well.

    Homepage

    Mageia

    Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.

    Homepage

    Netrunner

    Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.

    Homepage

    Tanglu

    A Debian-based distribution with an emphasis on the desktop and good KDE integration.

    Homepage

    KaOS

    KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.

    Homepage

    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.

    Homepage

    Korora

    Korora aims to be easy for new users, but still useful for experts. It is a community project based on Fedora.

    Homepage

    Mepis

    Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.

    Homepage

    PCLinuxOS

    Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).

    Homepage

    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.

    Homepage

    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.

    Homepage

    Slax - Live CD

    Based on Slackware. With modular structure and pseudo read-write CD filesystem. Slax can be run from a USB Flash Drive. Slax has no graphical installer; if you want to install Slax on your machine, you must follow the simple instructions in the Introduction document.

    Homepage

    Aptosid - successor to Sidux

    Aptosid is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, Debian's branch (called "Sid") and many free and open source applications.

    Homepage

    KXStudio

    KXStudio has a focus on audio and video production. Currently, it is based on Ubuntu and has KDE as its officially supported desktop.

    Homepage

    Pisi Linux

    Pisi Linux is another project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project and supports many languages.

    Homepage

    OpenMandriva Lx

    OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.

    Homepage

    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.

    Homepage

    Porteus

    Designed to run from a USB flash drive, Porteus is small and fast. Porteus is a community project based on Slackware.

    Homepage

    Bridge Linux

    Based on Arch Linux. The installation and setup procedure is not as simple for new users as most live systems.

    Homepage

    Neptune

    Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.

    Homepage



    New Live CDs and DVDs are becoming available all the time. If you've heard of a distro and think you'd like to try it, do an Internet search for it. You may well find that a Live CD is available.