Live distros of the Linux operating system are distributions that do not require installation. They can be booted from a removable media like compact discs, DVDs, or USB flash drives.
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Damn Small Linux
Spotlights a fifty-megabyte desktop-oriented Linux distribution. Includes description and sample screenshots of application.
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Knoppix
Live CD and DVD distro based on Debian GNU/Linux. Presents a documentation, forum, and how-to articles.
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Live CD List
Links to list of live CD provided with name, primary function and ISO size.
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MEPIS
Live CD Linux distribution developed as an alternative to SUSE Linux, Red Hat Linux, and Mandriva Linux. Presents updates, podcasts, downloads, and forum.
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StressLinux
Minimal Linux distribution that runs from a bootable CDROM or via PXE. Plus forum, documentation and screenshots of application.
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Virtual Linux
Mandrake Linux operating system, runs directly from CD-ROM drive. Contains project details and news archive.