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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. 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-->
== Chakra == <!--T:39-->


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Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.
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://www.mepis.org/ Homepage]
[https://chakralinux.org Homepage]


== PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->
== Mageia == <!--T:44-->


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Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).
Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.


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[http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]
[http://www.mageia.org Homepage]


== Slax - Live CD == <!--T:15-->
== Netrunner == <!--T:41-->


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


== openSUSE Live-CD == <!--T:17-->
== KaOS == <!--T:80-->


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It allows to try openSUSE with KDE SC and install it to hard drive.
KaOS is a "rolling release" distribution focused on KDE.


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[http://software.opensuse.org/ Download]
[http://kaosx.us/ Homepage]


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


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


== Pardus Live == <!--T:32-->
== Korora == <!--T:63-->


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Pardus is a KDE based Linux distro which offers one of the best KDE integration. You can tryout Pardus Live without installation.
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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[http://www.pardus.org.tr/en/ Homepage]
[https://kororaproject.org/ Homepage]


== Linux Mint == <!--T:35-->
== PCLinuxOS == <!--T:13-->


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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.
Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).


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[http://www.linuxmint.com/ Homepage]
[http://www.pclinuxos.com/ Homepage]


== Chakra == <!--T:39-->
== SuperX == <!--T:72-->


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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.
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://chakra.sourceforge.net/index.html 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]
[http://superxos.com/ Homepage]


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


== KXStudio == <!--T:50-->
== KXStudio == <!--T:50-->
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[http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]
[http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ Homepage]


== Sabayon == <!--T:54-->
== Pisi Linux == <!--T:78-->
 
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Pisi Linux is Turkish project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project.
 
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[http://www.pisilinux.org/en/ Homepage]
 
== OpenMandriva Lx == <!--T:60-->
 
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OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.
 
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[https://openmandriva.org/ Homepage]
 
== Porteus == <!--T:69-->
 
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Designed to run from a USB flash drive, Porteus is small and fast. Porteus is a community project based on Slackware.
 
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[http://www.porteus.org/ Homepage]
 
== Neptune == <!--T:83-->
 
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Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.


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


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


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Revision as of 10:17, 8 July 2019

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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.

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

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.

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