On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:33:30 -0700, xian_hong2046 wrote:

> Is there a way to run linux from a CD without installing it on my
> computer (and hence can avoid repartition the computer)? If so, which
> linux vendor should I try? I'm fairly new to linux, so I guess debian
> may be too much for me (since it requires lots of manual configuration
> of the systems).

I'd recommend you try the "live-cd" called Knoppix. It will run
completely from the CD, and not do anything to your hard drive. Download
it at: http://www.knoppix.org

> In addition, my laptop is windows, I'm not sure whether it'll work with
> linux since some hardwares (such as winmodems) are only designed for
> windows. How could I find out whether I can run linux properly?

See above.

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