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| A LiveCD is a special version of Ubuntu (or Linux in general) that is built to run only off the CD without needing to be installed. This makes a great tool to test hardware, do system recovery or show new people Ubuntu. As of Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake), you can also install off the LiveCD. | = Introduction = |
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| == Downloading the LiveCD == | Ubuntu LiveCDs let you run Ubuntu from a CD-ROM without needing to be installed permanently. They make a great tool to test hardware, do system recovery or show new people Ubuntu. See the [[GettingUbuntu|Getting Ubuntu]] page for details about downloading the LiveCD. |
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| [[http://releases.ubuntu.com/dapper/|Download Ubuntu 6.06]]<<BR>> [[http://releases.ubuntu.com/gutsy/|Download Ubuntu 7.10]]<<BR>> [[http://releases.ubuntu.com/hardy/|Download Ubuntu 8.04]]<<BR>> [[http://releases.ubuntu.com/intrepid/|Download Ubuntu 8.10]]<<BR>> [[http://releases.ubuntu.com/jaunty/|Download Ubuntu 9.04]] |
= Using the LiveCD = |
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| == This "special LiveCD version of Ubuntu" -- how is it different from the standard version of Ubuntu? == No difference. As of Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake), the standard "desktop version" of Ubuntu (the GraphicalInstall) '''is''' the LiveCD version of Ubuntu. == Using the LiveCD == After you burn the cd (See BurningIsoHowto for help if needed), pop it into any computer and reboot the computer. Ubuntu will load. After you are done, shut the computer down and remove the CD. See also LiveCdFaq |
After you get your CD, pop it into any computer and reboot the computer. Ubuntu will load. After you are done, shut the computer down and remove the CD. |
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| == Customizing Ubuntu-based LiveCD (make your own LiveCD) == | == Making a customised LiveCD == |
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| If you want to customize Ubuntu-based Live CD you should read [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCDCustomization|LiveCDCustomization Howto]], look at this wiki page for instructions - [[LiveCDCustomization]] | If you want to make custom Ubuntu-based Live CD, you should read the [[LiveCDCustomization|LiveCD Customization Howto]]. |
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| To create a customized live system without starting from an existing Ubuntu CD, see [[LiveCDCustomizationFromScratch]]. | To create a customized live system without starting from an existing Ubuntu CD, see [[LiveCDCustomizationFromScratch|LiveCD Customization From Scratch]]. |
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| = Common issues with a LiveCD = | |
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| == See also == | == Logging in == You can set a password during a LiveCD session by opening a [[UsingTheTerminal|terminal]], and typing in: {{{ $ sudo passwd ubuntu }}} == Text-Mode installation == If your normal installation fails without giving an error message, or if you want to install on a very limited system, you can use the text-based installer instead. = See also = |
Introduction
Ubuntu LiveCDs let you run Ubuntu from a CD-ROM without needing to be installed permanently. They make a great tool to test hardware, do system recovery or show new people Ubuntu. See the Getting Ubuntu page for details about downloading the LiveCD.
Using the LiveCD
After you get your CD, pop it into any computer and reboot the computer. Ubuntu will load. After you are done, shut the computer down and remove the CD.
Keeping your LiveCD settings
If you want to save your LiveCD session to a USB stick, check LiveCDPersistence
Making a customised LiveCD
If you want to make custom Ubuntu-based Live CD, you should read the LiveCD Customization Howto.
To create a customized live system without starting from an existing Ubuntu CD, see LiveCD Customization From Scratch.
Common issues with a LiveCD
Logging in
You can set a password during a LiveCD session by opening a terminal, and typing in:
$ sudo passwd ubuntu
Text-Mode installation
If your normal installation fails without giving an error message, or if you want to install on a very limited system, you can use the text-based installer instead.