Neither is inherently "better" or "worse." They are both fully capable of being used as LiveCDs, and can run the same applications. Xubuntu's system requirements are somewhat lighter than Kubuntu's and thus may run better on older computers. Kubuntu contains more visually appealing "eye-candy" and an arguably more feature-filled desktop.
The following are designed primarily or entirely to function as LiveCD distributions: * Knoppix * Damn Small Linux * Feather Linux * Slax * Archie The following have a LiveCD component, but were designed more for installation to a hard drive: * Ubuntu (and derivatives like Kubuntu and Xubuntu) * Freespire * PCLinuxOS * Fedora * Mandriva * Pardus
There is: Windows Ubuntu Kubuntu Edubuntu Xubuntu Applemac ----
If I had to type all the Linux distros that exist, I'd be here for a long time. Common ones are: Ubuntu (and derivatives such as Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, etc.) openSUSE Fedora Debian Mint
Xubuntu was created on 2006-06-23.
Kubuntu was created on 2005-04-08.
Kubuntu is developed by Canonical, Ltd, the developers of Ubuntu.
The best known as a LiveCD (as opposed to being the most popular with a LiveCD available) is Knoppix.
Xubuntu is a Linux distribution based upon Ubuntu. It uses a lighter desktop environment, known as Xfce. Appearance and usage-wise, it differs little from Ubuntu, and can run the same programs. This makes it a better choice for some older computers.
A LiveCD is a bootable CD that provides a fully functional operating system with no need for installation.
This is generally a matter of preference based on what user interface you prefer (KDE in Kubuntu, or GNOME in Ubuntu). They are both produced by the same company, although some believe the Ubuntu distribution receives more attention and polish.
Ubuntu includes Mozilla Firefox by default. The web browser for Kubuntu is Konqueror.
Installing Kubuntu from a Kubuntu LiveCD is a fairly straightforward process. To install Kubuntu, first boot from the CD. Your computer's BIOS may attempt this before booting from the hard disk drive, or prompt you to boot from CD. If not, access the boot menu by pressing Delete or F12 or whichever key your computer says, systems differ. Next, when the computer boots from the disc, you will be prompted to select a language within a time period, usually 30 seconds. The default selection is English. Then you will see the CD menu. You may boot Kubuntu by selecting "Try Kubuntu without making changes to your computer" or install immediately by selecting "Install Kubuntu". If you choose to try Kubuntu, you can select the Install icon on the desktop. Kubuntu will then run the install wizard. Follow the instructions to install Kubuntu. You will need to select your language, keyboard layout, and choose a location (for time zone). Your exact location may not be an option on the map, select the nearest city or one in your time zone. Before the install wizard makes any changes, it will ask you which disk to install to, and whether to use the entire disk or use a smaller partition. If you don't want to permanently delete your existing data and operating system, let the installer resize your existing partitions and make a new ext3 or ext4 Linux space. After this, the installer will make its changes and create the files. This will take about 10-30 minutes, depending on your hardware. Once the install is complete, your computer will be restarted. Boot into Kubuntu and set up your internet connection, download any drivers needed (such as nVidia or ATI video card binary drivers), and software updates (using your package manager, either Adept or KPackagekit). One other note, if you have a new computer and intend to have Kubuntu AND another operating system (such as Windows) installed, install the non-Linux operating system first, as it may not allow you to set up partitions on your hard drive(s).