Suggest me a good linux live CD Distro.

[saqib_khan]

Hi,

Suggest me a good linux live CD Distro.
I shud be able to get the desktop directly without writing any command.

I mean i don't want terminal.
I just wanna get a GUI interface.

I m thinking of Knoppix.Is it good?
Will running knoppix through a CD directly take me to desktop??

Or suggest some good linux to me, but my conditions shud be fulflled.

[ThinkFree]

Ubuntu, Opensolaris and most other livecd distros give you GUI desktop without entering any command. Try Ubuntu. But the system works slowly as compared to that with distro installed

[saqib_khan]

No man u r wrong, i tried 2 Ubuntu DVD's they r giving me a termainal, to write commands.
I want directly a desktop.

[MetalheadGautham]

knoppix 5.3 dvd rocks. I almost finished downloading its torrent.

[saqib_khan]

When i boot from Ubuntu DVD i press enter on "Start or Install Ubuntu".
Then nothing comes, just a cursor.
Now, whatever i type is seen here.When i press Enter nothing happens.
When i press Alt+F4, i get some $, now here i can write commands.

But how could i reach desktop?????????????
Startx command is not working.
I tried 2 Ubuntu DVD's . both have same problem.

What shud i do?????????????

[Dark Star]

Try Mandriva One

[praka123]

@saqib:well,select "text based installer" option in dvd,it is way better,actually it is Debian installer(blue screen).

[FilledVoid]

No man u r wrong, i tried 2 Ubuntu DVD's they r giving me a termainal, to write commands.
I want directly a desktop

What version of Ubuntu are you installing and what is your system specifications.

[saqib_khan]

Ubuntu 7.10

My system specs:-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
Nvidia Gefore 7025 AGP. (chipset)
2 GB RAM

Currently running Win XP SP2.

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by khansaqib101

Ubuntu 7.10

My system specs:-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+
Nvidia Gefore 7025 AGP. (chipset)
2 GB RAM

Currently running Win XP SP2.

chuck in the live CD, select boot from disc, wait for 5 minutes. It should boot to the environment.

[saqib_khan]

chuck in the live CD, select boot from disc, wait for 5 minutes. It should boot to the environment.

Nop, nothing comes, just a cursor.
Now, whatever i type is seen here.
When i press Enter nothing happens.
When i press Alt+F4, i get some $, now here i can write commands.
When i write any command e.g. init 0 , it says run as root.

Now, how can i run as root??
But, my problem is "I WANT DESKTOP & NOT COMMAND PROMPT".

[Hitboxx]

Get Linux Mint 4 (codename: Daryna) from http://www.linuxmint.com

This is a neat and great Linux distro with all codecs built in.

[desiibond]

for home use, Ubuntu is the best.

For administration purpose, try Fedora/Suse/opensolaris.

[aditya.shevade]

Get Knoppix.... there is no better DVD if you want it all....

[Garbage]

Originally Posted by khansaqib101

Now, how can i run as root??

Just prefix your command with "sudo" (without quotes).
ex.

$ sudo init 0

Now, command will execute as root. It may ask the password.

[sourav123]

For Live distro, Knoppix is the best I think. Also, you can try using Ubuntu Hardy (i.e. 8.04).

[saqib_khan]

But can anybody find out y it is happening? (regarding Ubuntu)

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by khansaqib101

Nop, nothing comes, just a cursor.
Now, whatever i type is seen here.
When i press Enter nothing happens.
When i press Alt+F4, i get some $, now here i can write commands.
When i write any command e.g. init 0 , it says run as root.

Now, how can i run as root??
But, my problem is "I WANT DESKTOP & NOT COMMAND PROMPT".

did you click VGA in the boot menu and select resolution ? Did you try start ubuntu in safe graphics mode ?

I never ever faced this issue. I don't have any idea what could be wrong with your ubuntu.

[saqib_khan]

Nope, i didn't clicked anywhere.

1 dialog box comes that Ubuntu is not able to identify the graphics processor(or something like this) of ur computer. Do u want to configure it now?

I clicked on continue. And then, that $ mishap starts.

[NucleusKore]

Originally Posted by khansaqib101

Hi,

Suggest me a good linux live CD Distro.
I shud be able to get the desktop directly without writing any command.

I mean i don't want terminal.
I just wanna get a GUI interface.

AAAAAAAAAAh
I saw your post too late.
In your last post on this thread you mentioned something about $
If you don't manage to fix your ubuntu junk it and install OpenSuSE 10.3 from the DVD, and after you do that go straight to this thread.
Open SuSE 10.3 (GNOME) April 2008

[adi007]

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

knoppix 5.3 dvd rocks. I almost finished downloading its torrent.

Hey could u give me the direct link to the torrent
I searched one but it was way to slow...and more number of lechers were there

[praka123]

well aadi, try http://linuxtracker.org (heard the torrent got corrupt there,dont get knoppix from there now!).

and knoppix dvd:
http://www.google.co.in/search?q=kno...vd+5.3+torrent

[adi007]

I have downloaded 5 different torrents...
Will test all of them and find a suitable torrent...
have to wait till 2 AM (BSNL Nightime UL )

[praka123]

^^^ Enjoy!!!

[aditya.shevade]

^^ Prakash, please review knoppix 5.3