MEPIS Linux is a desktop Linux based on Debian. It is probably the most user friendly linux out there. Ideal for Windows users who want to try linux for the first time. You can try this linux without installing to your hard drive. It will run completely from the live CD without touching your hard drive. Unlike other live CDs it provides you the option to install it to your hard drive through a very simple setup procedure. Mepis linux has following features:

Easy to Try

• Runs from Live-CD before you install
• Automagically configures itself to your PC hardware
• Boot the MEPIS CD and, in about one minute, you can be using Linux
  

Easy to Install

• Installation wizard guides you through simple installation step-by-step
• Includes a disk partitioning tool with a familiar graphical interface
• Compatible with all versions of MS-WIndows
  

Easy to Use

• Hundreds of software programs are preinstalled and fully configured to be ready to use
• Thousands of additional specialized applications are available
• The acclaimed apt-get system manages software download and installation
• Most applications come with a Users Handbook in the KDE Help System
  

Extra Features

• LIve CD is also a system repair and recovery disk
• The CD image is compressed to provide over 1,100 software packages on one CD
  

Custom Linux

The unique nature of MEPIS Linux makes it an ideal foundation for developing a custom version of Linux for large scale deployment. MEPIS is available to work with integrators and end user clients to develop privately branded and optimally tweaked Linux configurations.