An introduction to Live Distributions
Okay, so as a relative newbie to the world of Linux (i've been using it for just over a year now), and someone who is never content with a single way of doing things, I am frequently inclined to try new distros. Thank for Live Distros!!!
For those who don't know, a live distro is one that can run straight off a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive. This means that you can try Linux without needing to repartition or format any hard drives...no muss, no fuss, just download and burn the ISO for the Live version and boot from the disk (or flash drive), and voila, INSTANT LINUX!!
"But, what about all my hardware?" you ask. Simple. Since Linux is (for the most part) hardware independant, it will run on ANY computer. As well, most Live Distros are tailor-made to detect any and all hardware running on the system, even the ACPI (power management) settings on a laptop's motherboard can usually be detected down to a science.
So far, the only problem I have ever had with ANY live distribution is Wireless Network support. This is where even some hard drive based distros fall flat on their asses. But, even then, with a tiny bit of tweaking, you can usually get your wi-fi up and running pretty quick.
So, with a technology that's as n00b-proof as this, what's stopping you from heading on over to DistroWatch and checking out Linux via a Live Distro? Don't know which one to pick? Well in my next post, I'll be reviewing one of my absolute FAVOURITE Live Distros, Slax.
TTFN!
Ryan ^_^
For those who don't know, a live distro is one that can run straight off a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive. This means that you can try Linux without needing to repartition or format any hard drives...no muss, no fuss, just download and burn the ISO for the Live version and boot from the disk (or flash drive), and voila, INSTANT LINUX!!
"But, what about all my hardware?" you ask. Simple. Since Linux is (for the most part) hardware independant, it will run on ANY computer. As well, most Live Distros are tailor-made to detect any and all hardware running on the system, even the ACPI (power management) settings on a laptop's motherboard can usually be detected down to a science.
So far, the only problem I have ever had with ANY live distribution is Wireless Network support. This is where even some hard drive based distros fall flat on their asses. But, even then, with a tiny bit of tweaking, you can usually get your wi-fi up and running pretty quick.
So, with a technology that's as n00b-proof as this, what's stopping you from heading on over to DistroWatch and checking out Linux via a Live Distro? Don't know which one to pick? Well in my next post, I'll be reviewing one of my absolute FAVOURITE Live Distros, Slax.
TTFN!
Ryan ^_^
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