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Old 07-11-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default [cnet] Why you want (and need) a Linux Live CD
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If you're not familiar with the term "Live" applied to a CD, that's because it's not something that exists in the Windows world. Linux can do something Windows can't, run (not just install) from a CD. You can run Linux off a Live CD even on a computer that doesn't have an internal hard disk.
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Before you guys think this is another Linux fanboy post, I personally found the Linux Live CDs very useful in the Windows support environments at work. This was before I started dual booting Linux with Windows. I think a lot of us can benefit from this, even if you don't need to replace Windows with Linux. Consider it a handy IT tool in your utility box.
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yep....

I have several Linux live CDs....but for my work tool box I use Windows MiniPE....
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i use tools like gparted (gnome partition editor), but i use winPE tools much more.

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I use linux for trouble shooting all the time! 8D
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I have arch on a USB stick, does that count?

My old socket A rig won't boot from USB drives, though
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there is a windows xp live cd floating around the interwebs...
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i use ultimate boot disk for windows, like linux, but has stuff to fix pc's etc.

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Heh, Linux Mormons =P

Good read though.
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Slax FTW, great live CD.
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Slax FTW, great live CD.
QFT, I use my Slax live CD all the time
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