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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.


    == Mandriva One == <!--T:2-->
    == KDE Neon == <!--T:89-->


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    The One edition of Mandriva Linux is a Live CD
    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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    [http://www.mandriva.com/en/linux/which/ Mandriva One]
    [https://neon.kde.org Homepage]


    == 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.
    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-->
    == Linux Mint == <!--T:35-->
     
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    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.
     
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    [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Homepage]
     
    == Chakra == <!--T:39-->
     
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    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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    [https://chakralinux.org Homepage]
     
    == Mageia == <!--T:44-->
     
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    Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.
     
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    [http://www.mageia.org Homepage]
     
    == Netrunner == <!--T:41-->
     
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    Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.
     
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    [http://www.netrunner-os.com/ Homepage]
     
    == KaOS == <!--T:80-->
     
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    KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.


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    Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.
    [http://kaosx.us/ Homepage]


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    == Sabayon == <!--T:54-->
    [http://www.mepis.org/ Homepage]
     
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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]


    == PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
    == PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
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    [http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]
    [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-->
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    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.
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    [http://www.rosalab.com/ Homepage]


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


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    Based on Slackware. 8cm CD-R. With modular structure and pseudo read-write CD filesystem.
    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]
    [http://www.slax.org/ Homepage]


    == OpenSUSE Live-CD == <!--T:17-->
    == KXStudio == <!--T:50-->
     
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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]
    '''KXStudio''' has a focus on audio and video production. Currently, it is based on Ubuntu and has KDE as its officially supported desktop.


    == Pardus Live == <!--T:32-->
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    [http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]


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    == Pisi Linux == <!--T:78-->
    Pardus is a KDE based Linux distro which offers one of the best KDE integration. You can tryout Pardus Live without installation.


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    [http://www.pardus.org.tr/en/ Homepage]
    Pisi Linux is Turkish project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project.


    == Linux Mint == <!--T:35-->
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    [http://www.pisilinux.org/en/ Homepage]


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    == OpenMandriva Lx == <!--T:60-->
    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.


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    [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Homepage]
    OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.


    == Chakra == <!--T:39-->
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    [https://openmandriva.org/ Homepage]


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    == Porteus == <!--T:69-->
    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.


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    [http://chakra.sourceforge.net/index.html Homepage]
    Designed to run from a USB flash drive, Porteus is small and fast. Porteus is a community project based on Slackware.


    == Mageia == <!--T:44-->
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    [http://www.porteus.org/ Homepage]


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    == Neptune == <!--T:83-->
    Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.


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    [http://www.mageia.org Homepage]
    Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.


    == Netrunner == <!--T:41-->
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    [http://neptuneos.com/en/ Homepage]


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


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    [http://www.netrunner-os.com/ Homepage]
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    Revision as of 18:40, 1 August 2018

    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

    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

    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

    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 Turkish project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project.

    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

    Porteus

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

    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.