A Live CD is a bootable CDROM that contains a full operating system. When your start your computer with this CDROM inserted, it will start it’s content. In our case, the the Knoppix DVDROM contains a complete operating system including GCompris. When you start it, just pick GCompris in the start menu and your done.

All it means is that with this CDROM, you can enjoy the full Linux version of GCompris without installing GNU/Linux. More, this DVDROM can be used even if there is no hard drive, no operating system, or a defective operating system in your PC.

Note: In case your computer does not boot on the DVDROM, check the BIOS is configured to boot on the DVDROM before booting on the hard drive. Usually, you access the BIOS menu by pressing the ’Del’ key while the computer starts. On some PC, use the F2 or F10 key or look a the page how to enter / access motherboard BIOS .