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36. Back when we had CD/DVD drives, you could get a "live CD" linux distro and boot it up to try. I did so many times.

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 09:44 PM

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My favorite was/is Knoppix, which has not been updated.

Today, you'd need someone (if not yourself ) to make a bootable thumb drive. Easy but not for n00bs.

SPEAKING OF WHICH!!!

Tails is a linux system that you boot off a thumb drive, ignoring the system hard disk.
It is built for security through and through.

Not only is it good for testing if you can get it from someone or make your own (instructions included), you can use it for safe computing, and even in coffee shops and other insecure places, because it is solid and designed for privacy and security.

https://tails.net

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