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Where I can get free CD/DVD of any Linux distribution?

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Please can someone explain the purpose of the bounty on this question when it already has a legit answer? – Diago Sep 22 '09 at 11:15
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Maybe someone tries to get rid of their reputation? – Svish Sep 22 '09 at 11:25
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What exactly didn't work for you? The free DVDs that come with magazines contain the same source code and binary files that you can find on the internet or the distribution repositories. If they don't work, then maybe you should look into that. – alex Sep 22 '09 at 12:37
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If none of the CD/DVDs worked for you and you want to find another way than you should start a different question, perhaps stating how/why the free CDs/DVDs aren't working for you. The below answers answer the asked question. – Will Sep 22 '09 at 23:03
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"Actually none of free CD/DVD is not worked for me". Does that mean that they all worked for you? – innaM Sep 23 '09 at 8:26
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Usually you want to download it and burn it to a disc yourself, it's much faster. However if you have a really bad internet connection and don't know anyone who has access to a good internet connection and a burner you can look into these options:

  • Ubuntu: Ubuntu Linux shipit will ship a CD for your use.
  • Fedora: The Fedora Ambassador Program, through which you can probably find an Ambassador in your area which could have a CD to give to you for free.
  • Linux User Groups: Many Linux distributions will send out CDs to user groups in order to get adoption. My old Linux User Group had a big stack of RedHat, etc. for you to take for free. Check for a user group in your area on the linux.org user group page
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At least in Germany computer magazines often include a CD or DVD with linux. ubuntu or knoppix are common. – Ludwig Weinzierl Jul 24 '09 at 20:05
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+1 Ludwig; I've seen some UK computer magazines (the ones with a monthly dvd) include Ubuntu before. – Ross Jul 25 '09 at 13:22
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The Ubuntu shipit service is good. I used it a few years ago when I was without a fast internet connection and it was very quick, got 2 or 3 installation CDs and some stickers, all for free. – TomA Sep 21 '09 at 18:48
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shipit.ubuntu.com

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Most Linux distributions allow you to download the install CD or DVD from their website and you can burn it. Ubuntu and a few others also offer shipment options for free.

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Not everyone has access to unlimited cheap Internet. – Kirill Jul 24 '09 at 19:20
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The above suggestions are great for getting CDs shipped to you. If you're looking for a variety of Live CD/DVDs for download, I suggest checking out http://www.livecdlist.com/ which offers a huge list for easy browsing.

The Live CD List on Distrowatch.com is also a good resource for downloadable live CDs.

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Don't have enough rep to post a second link in the answer, so here's a link to that page on Distrowatch: distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=cd – shawnr Jul 24 '09 at 19:45
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Try your local Linux User Group. Maybe they send you a copy.

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Although it's nice to have the free plastic, I'm going to recommend an alternative. Buy a relatively big (2 or 4 GB) USB stick and just put new distributions on it when necessary.

Upside: always up-to-date, whereas a live CD is out of date overnight. Also customization. Downside: Not much, unless your stick is too small. Also, it used to be difficult...

... but thanks to the program UNetBootin, it is easy to flash new distributions -- from download to dd-ing it.

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if you're grabbing DVD ISOs, and they're bigger than 4GB, you can't use FAT32 for the filesystem.. I've had this bite me more than once :( – warren Sep 23 '09 at 0:59
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Try a computer magazine. At least here (in Ireland), the ones with DVDs often feature at least one Linux distro.

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Macha's definition of "here" appears to be Ireland. I've seen these in the US as well. – Doug Harris Sep 21 '09 at 17:04
@Doug, Yeah it's Ireland. I probably should of clarified that. Fixed now. – Macha Sep 21 '09 at 17:18
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shipit.ubuntu.com is quoted multiple times. And, I am all for Ubuntu...
Just for the record, there is also, shipit.kubuntu.com.

These are services for people who cannot afford to download the installation CDs.
Most of them are public services and will cost the source
(people who volunteer to send you the CDs) for this effort.
It is therefore advised to avoid requesting unless you cannot get a copy easily.
Someone else can have another free CD that way...

Many times, you will know someone nearby who can download or already has a ISO handy
and will burn it for you on your media. Such options should be tried first.

You could also lookup "Linux User Groups" near your place.
Just Google for "Linux User Group" with your town name.
Most of them also volunteer CD burning or even free CD deliveries (sometimes at very nominal charges).
For all you know, there might be a LUG volunteer on your street with the ISO ready!

Finally, remember, if you have a recent ISO handy, do share it with people around you too.

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You can buy Linux For The Home PC if there is something you need to master in Linux.

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