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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 ==


== Mandriva One ==
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.


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


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. There is even a own section dedicated for Kubuntu [[Special:myLanguage/Kubuntu|here]] on Userbase.


[http://www.kubuntu.org ホームページ]
[http://www.kubuntu.org ホームページ]
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== openSUSE Live-CD ==
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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:
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://software.opensuse.org/ ダウンロード]
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== Fedora ==
== Fedora ==
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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.
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.


[http://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/#downloads Fedora download page]
[http://spins.fedoraproject.org/kde/#downloads Fedora のダウンロード ページ]


==Mepis==
== Fedora Kinoite ==


Based on Debian, Kudzu by Red Hat. The disk also offers installation to hard drive.
Fedora Kinoite is an immutable desktop operating system aimed at good support for container-focused workflows.


[http://www.mepis.org/ ホームページ]
[https://kinoite.fedoraproject.org/ Homepage]


== PCLinuxOS ==
== Mageia ==


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


[http://www.pclinuxos.com/ ホームページ]
[http://www.mageia.org ホームページ]


== Slax - Live CD ==
== Netrunner ==


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


[http://www.slax.org/ ホームページ]
[http://www.netrunner-os.com/ ホームページ]


== openSUSE Live-CD ==
== KaOS ==


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


[http://software.opensuse.org/ ダウンロード]
[http://kaosx.us/ Homepage]


== Aptosid - Sidux の後継 ==
== PCLinuxOS ==


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


[http://www.aptosid.com/ ホームページ]
[http://www.pclinuxos.com/ ホームページ]


== Linux Mint ==
== SuperX ==


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.
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.


[http://www.linuxmint.com/ ホームページ]
[http://superxos.com/ Homepage]


== Chakra ==
== ROSA ==


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.
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.


[http://www.chakra-project.org/ ホームページ]
[https://www.rosalinux.ru/ ホームページ]


== Mageia ==
== Pisi Linux ==


Mageia is a community based distribution. It is a fork of Mandriva.
Pisi Linux is Turkish project building on the original Pardus project. Pisi Linux is a community project.


[http://www.mageia.org ホームページ]
[http://www.pisilinux.org/en/ Homepage]


== Netrunner ==
== OpenMandriva Lx ==


Netrunner is based on Kubuntu with it main focus on KDE, and aims to be complete operating system for both beginners and experts.  
OpenMandriva Lx aims to be easy to get started with but also cater to the advanced user. OpenMandriva is a community project.


[http://www.netrunner-os.com/ ホームページ]
[https://openmandriva.org/ Homepage]


== ROSA ==
== Porteus ==


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


[http://www.rosalab.com/ ホームページ]
[http://www.porteus.org/ Homepage]


== KXStudio ==
== Neptune ==


'''KXStudio''' has a focus on audio and video production. Currently, it is based on Ubuntu and has KDE as its officially supported desktop.
Another KDE-only distribution based on Debian.


[http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ ホームページ]
[http://neptuneos.com/en/ Homepage]


== Sabayon ==
==MX Linux==


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.
Starting with release 19.2, which was released on August 15, 2020 ''MX Linux'' is also available with KDE Plasma. ''MX Linux'' is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities using best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. On ''MX Linux'' '''systemd''' is not used by default. However it can be enabled, if you prefer to use it.<ref>For details check the following entry on [https://mxlinux.org/wiki/system/systemd/ ''MX Linux wiki'']</ref>


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


== Pardus Live ==
== Nitrux ==


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.
Based on Debian, Nitrux offers an up-to-date Plasma desktop, showcases the Maui apps, and emphasizes AppImages to manage end-user software. Nitrux is also available in a version based on the Linux Libre kernel.


[http://www.pardus.org.tr/ Homepage (in Turkish)]
[https://nxos.org/english/nx/ Homepage]


{{Note|1=Pisi Linux is another project building on the original Pardus project. Currently (Oct. 2013) the first release candidate is available but not as a live CD. Pisi Linux is a community project and supports many languages.<br /><br />
[http://www.pisilinuxworld.org/ 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.


[[Category:Getting Started]]
[[Category:Getting Started/ja]]

Latest revision as of 12:25, 2 November 2022

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. There is even a own section dedicated for Kubuntu here on Userbase.

ホームページ

openSUSE Live-CD

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).

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 のダウンロード ページ

Fedora Kinoite

Fedora Kinoite is an immutable desktop operating system aimed at good support for container-focused workflows.

Homepage

Mageia

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

ホームページ

Netrunner

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

ホームページ

KaOS

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

Homepage

PCLinuxOS

Based on Mandrake (now known as Mandriva).

ホームページ

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.

ホームページ

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

MX Linux

Starting with release 19.2, which was released on August 15, 2020 MX Linux is also available with KDE Plasma. MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities using best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. On MX Linux systemd is not used by default. However it can be enabled, if you prefer to use it.[1]

Homepage

Nitrux

Based on Debian, Nitrux offers an up-to-date Plasma desktop, showcases the Maui apps, and emphasizes AppImages to manage end-user software. Nitrux is also available in a version based on the Linux Libre kernel.

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.

  1. For details check the following entry on MX Linux wiki