Live CD - Directions on CD label

thephotoman rantman_2000 at yahoo.com
Tue Oct 5 16:56:50 UTC 2004


Henrik Nilsen Omma wrote:
> There is also a Windows section on the Live CD now, which contains some 
> FOSS for Windows and some information. (see: 
> http://www.theopencd.net/testing/ for a demo.) Please test this part 
> too. It should autostart when you insert the Live CD under Windows.
> 
> The CD label could have some basic info as you suggest, and then refer 
> to documentation available when browsing from Windows. Suggestions for 
> appropriate text is welcome.
> 
> - Henrik
> 
> Tristan Rhodes wrote:
> 
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I was wondering if there are going to be any directions on the Live 
>> CD?  Some important things include...
>>
>> * This Live CD will not make any permanent changes to your system.  It 
>> is safe to use.
>> * This Live CD will run slower compared to installing Ubuntu Linux on 
>> your hard drive.
>> * Directions on how to use the Live CD
>>     - Insert CD
>>     - Reboot PC
>>     - Start using Ubuntu! (If there is a login, provide that info)
>>
>> Perhaps some information can be put on the website, where only a link 
>> is needed on the CD label. For instance, how to get your PC to boot 
>> from the CD drive (Include instructions for changing BIOS settings on 
>> major PC brands).
>>
>> Go Ubuntu!
>>
>> Tristan Rhodes
>>
> 
> 

Hmm...sounds like it'd be perfect for next year's Software Freedom Day. 
  As long as the live CD has an easy installer, it'll be 
perfect...better option than Knoppix, anyhow.





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