3. Starting the MandrivaOne Live CD

MandrivaOne lets you use a fully working Mandriva Linux operating system, with office, Internet and multimedia tools, even games, off the CD/DVD without the need to install anything on your computer: all the software runs directly from the CD/DVD.

Use MandrivaOne to try Mandriva Linux before installing it, to do all your work without “interfering” with the computer's already installed operating system and files, or to repair a damaged system.

Please refer to Chapter 4, Share and Install your Linux System for more information.

3.1. Booting the CD

Make sure the computer is setup to boot from the CD-ROM drive, insert the MandrivaOne CD and reboot the computer. Please refer to the computer's documentation if you need more information on how to set it up to boot from the CD-ROM.

There are some parameters (language, country, keyboard layout, timezone, etc.) which need to be setup on each boot; you only need to select your preferences from the suggested ones. Please note the following:

  • If you select the Refuse option when you are shown the licensing terms, you are not able to continue using MandrivaOne, the computer will be shut down when you click on Quit.

  • After selecting the timezone you are asked if your system's clock is set to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). If you're unsure please answer No.

3.2. Default User Paswords

The Live distribution is configured so that the default user (guest) and the administrator (root) have no password. For most operations you won't be even asked for these passwords, however if it happens, simply leave it blank.