Ultimate Distro Sampler

Ultimate Distro Sampler

Article from Issue 109/2009

 

This month's DVD includes a delectable collection of small Linux options. Choose a Linux distro from a convenient boot menu. The distros labeled "live start" will boot to a Live session that will not disturb the contents of your hard drive. Your choices include:

  • PCLinuxOS LXDE 2009.4 – A desktop distro built for simplicity and designed to provide easy migration for former Windows users.
  • Linux Mint 7 Xfce – An easy-to-use system with an inspired collection of standard Linux apps and an innovative set of management tools.
  • Slax 6.1.2 – A fast and portable alternative with a good collection of desktop apps and some useful recovery tools for system admins.
  • Puppy Linux 4.30 – One of the most popular small Linux options. Puppy comes with a long list of handy desktop applications, and it is designed to run in RAM for great performance even on old hardware.
  • Parted Magic 4.5 – This specialty distro is designed for creating, managing, and troubleshooting disk partitions.
  • Tiny Core 2.4.1 – A tiny (10MB) distro that also boots in RAM. The default configuration starts a minimal X desktop – you can add additional apps through the online repository.
  • IPFire 2.5 – Put an old PC to work on your security perimeter with this easy firewall distro. (Install version only.)
  • SystemRescueCd 1.3.1 – Restore your troubled Linux and Windows systems with this complete rescue toolkit on a disc.

Slip the disc in the drive and start this stupendous sampler today to explore some excellent and often overlooked Linux alternatives.

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