Difference between revisions of "How to Try Ubuntu Linux"
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By far the best way to obtain Ubuntu is to [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download download it] and burn your own CDs or DVDs. | By far the best way to obtain Ubuntu is to [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download download it] and burn your own CDs or DVDs. | ||
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| + | There is a good chance you already own a PC which is running Microsoft Windows. If you'd like to try Ubuntu without having to install you can easily do so. The Ubuntu CD you have is able to run as a ''Live CD''. This means that the operating system can be run from the CD without having to be installed on your hard disk drive. | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 18 June 2007
In order try out Ubuntu Linux you first need to obtain Ubuntu Linux. There are two ways to do this. One option is to have a Ubuntu Linux shipped to you via the Ubuntu ShipIt program. Whilts this sounds like a great way to get Ubuntu there are a few downsides. Firstly, it can take up to 10 weeks for the CDs to arrive. Secondly the shipment usually consists of multiple copies of the CDs so unless you have a group of people who would also like to try out Ubuntu you are going to end up with a number of CDs that are only good as non-absorbant beer mats.
By far the best way to obtain Ubuntu is to download it and burn your own CDs or DVDs.
Once you have the Ubuntu CD you are ready to start. There are a number of options that are available to you.
Try Ubuntu Without Installing it
There is a good chance you already own a PC which is running Microsoft Windows. If you'd like to try Ubuntu without having to install you can easily do so. The Ubuntu CD you have is able to run as a Live CD. This means that the operating system can be run from the CD without having to be installed on your hard disk drive.
