Live DVD

As of 0.8 alpha, Archivematica no longer offers a Live DVD download.

1. Download the appropriate Archivematica .iso file
   • This link explains .iso files, wikipedia:ISO image
2. Burn the .iso file to a blank DVD
   • These links explain how to burn an .iso file to a DVD, http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/ht/burnisofile.htm
   • Here's a free (Windows) application that lets you burn .iso images to a DVD
3. Insert the DVD into your CD-ROM drive
4. Turn off your computer
5. Turn your computer back on, holding down the F12 key (the 'c' key if using a Mac)
6. Choose the boot from CD-ROM option
7. Choose the Live - boot the Live System option (which will load by default after 30 seconds as well)
8. Wait for the logon screen to appear, then:
   • click on demo.
   • Select xubuntu session from the sessions option list at the bottom of the screen.
   • Enter the password "demo" without the quotes.
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9. Find the Workflow Instructions document in the Docs folder on the Archivematica workshop. This will give you basic instructions to help get your started.
10. IMPORTANT: To shut down Archivematica, go to the top right of the desktop and click on the Quit button (the red arrow pointing to a door). Click the 'Shut Down' button. Give XUbuntu a few minutes to shut down.
11. PLEASE NOTE: Live DVD is a read-only format used for demonstration purposes only. Any data you have added to the system is only stored in memory and will be lost once the system is shut down.