Ubuntu Live CD distributions

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Ubuntu live CD's offer tasting full Linux experience without disturbing existing software setup. And there are couple of official & unoffical derivatives based on ubuntu and we are going to examine each and every one of them.

Please note that what ever the work you do with the Live CD's only persists in that session. If you want to use live CD's with persistence then following this official Ubuntu guide on Live CD persistence.

Ubuntu

ubuntu desktop screenshot This is official Ubuntu distribution developed in coordination with open source contributors. This version if shipped with various tools that are helpful for both office & personal productivity.

Again Ubuntu is available in two variants desktop & server editions. Both the variants of ubuntu are free and you will get free software & security upgrades.

Official Ubuntu Website

Kubuntu

kubuntu desktop screenshot This is official Ubuntu distribution with KDE window manager. KDE 4 which is redesigned from scratch gives you pleasant kubuntu experience.

Official Kubuntu Website

Edbuntu

edbuntu dekstop screenshot This version of Ubuntu is targeted towards school & university education. This version includes variety of tools which will help students in learning maths, chemistry, physics, etc...

Official Edbuntu Website

Xubuntu

xubuntu dekstop screenshot This is lightweight version of Ubuntu with xfce window manager. This version of Ubuntu is targeted towards systems with low processing resources.

Official Xubuntu Website

Ubuntu Studio

Ubuntu Studio desktop screenshot This version of Ubuntu is targeted towards people who want to do multimedia post processing on Ubuntu based Linux systems.

Official Ubuntu Studio Website

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