To run Unix on CD in WinVista


 
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Old 12-04-2008
To run Unix on CD in WinVista

Hello.

I'm using Windows Vista.
I would like to know more about UNIX and I want to be able work from home.
Is there any option to run Unix on my system, from the CD drive (I mean, without installing)?

Thanks.
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Old 12-04-2008
Google for "linux live". Maybe use Knoppix.
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Old 12-05-2008
Thanks...let me try it out...
 
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