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]

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 *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]

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]

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]

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.
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84586