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    LiveCDs

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by neosenate, Mar 21, 2007.

  1. neosenate

    neosenate Notebook Geek

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    I was wondering if anyone actually used a liveCD/DVD for anything other than testing to see if the OS will work on their system?

    Does anyone think they have a use beyond the above reason?
     
    neosenate, Mar 21, 2007
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  2. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    I've used the Ubuntu LiveCD to rescue critical files off two machines after Windows hosed itself. I also used it to prove that I could get the porn files off a mates machine when his windows install was passworded.
     
    Lysander, Mar 21, 2007
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  3. neosenate

    neosenate Notebook Geek

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    Gotta love that windows security ;)
     
    neosenate, Mar 21, 2007
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  4. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    I have used them for recovery, to resize partitions, and to test hardware. They are actually pretty useful.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Mar 21, 2007
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    www.sysresccd.org

    It's a great tool for when you need to fix something Windows broke ;)
     
    Pitabred, Mar 21, 2007
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