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XLiveCD

XLiveCD is a Linux distribution that runs entirely from a CD or USB drive without needing to install anything on the host computer. It aims to showcase the Xfce desktop environment and provide a platform for testing and demonstration.

What is XLiveCD?

XLiveCD is a Linux distribution that is designed to run entirely from a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive without needing to install anything on the host computer. It boots a complete, fully functional Linux operating system from removable media and leaves no trace on the host computer when shut down.

XLiveCD showcases the Xfce desktop environment, which aims to be fast and lightweight while still being visually appealing and easy to use. Xfce is very customizable and includes all the basic functionality expected of a modern desktop.

Some key features of XLiveCD include:

  • Boots a complete Linux system from CD/DVD/USB without installation
  • Showcases the lightweight yet powerful Xfce desktop environment
  • Includes a wide range of software for common tasks
  • Ideal for testing Linux or showcasing Linux to new users
  • Leaves no trace on host computer after shutdown
  • Setup wizard allows persistence so you can save data

XLiveCD is based on Trisquel GNU/Linux and 100% free software. It aims to provide an out-of-the-box demonstration platform to highlight the features of Xfce. The easy live environment also makes XLiveCD useful for testing hardware compatibility, troubleshooting systems, or recovering data from machines.

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