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It is possible to test whether Ubuntu works on your computer, without altering or affecting your files in any way, before installing it permanently. You can do this using the Ubuntu Desktop CD, which is able to start a cut-down version of Ubuntu on your computer without installing it. This is a good idea for a number of reasons:
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It allows you to determine whether Ubuntu is compatible with your hardware
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It helps you to get a feel for how Ubuntu works, and will allow you to explore some of its features
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It helps you decide whether Ubuntu is the right solution for your computing needs, without permanently altering the way your system currently operates
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The Desktop CD contains a selection of applications which you can use without installing Ubuntu. However, because the entire system is being run from a CD, the computer will feel much slower than if Ubuntu were fully installed.
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In order to try out Ubuntu, you will either need access to a computer with Ubuntu already installed, or your own copy of Ubuntu. See <xref linkend="installing-get"/> for advice on how to get your own copy.
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Hardware compatibility
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Ubuntu offers support for a great deal of computer hardware and will run on most computers. However, some devices are currently unsupported and so cannot yet be used in Ubuntu. It is important to check that your hardware will work with Ubuntu before you make the switch, in order to avoid unnecessary frustration.
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Located in
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Checking hardware compatibility
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The easiest way to check whether your hardware is compatible with Ubuntu is to make use of the Ubuntu Desktop CD, described in <xref linkend="preparing-trying"/>. This will temporarily load a cut-down version of Ubuntu which may be able to use the device in question. You might find that certain hardware devices do not function correctly; for example, you may find that sounds are inaudible, or that your printer does not function correctly. However, this does not necessarily mean that your sound card or printer is unsupported.
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