Question Is there an easy way to use linux live CDs inside a linux OS?
SO basically i'm building up some what of a computer forensics workstation. I have a Ubuntu installed and most of my tools install on it as well. I'm looking for a way to actively use live CDs such as Clonezilla, Parted magic, PING, and maybe even Hirens BootCD. Basicly i would like to use the tools in these live CDs without having to boot to it.

Best Answer The tools within these live CDS are all also available from the software center, so need to use the liveCDs to access these forensic tools. If you wish to learn to use the live CDs as tools for forensics, then best is to practice on virtual machines eg by using virtual box. The programs within these live CDs do not generally exist in a form that is usable from another running OS, and certainly the configuration files libraries and dependencies will not usually match what you have on your own system.

Question I'm a student and I will be studying Forensic Computing in a couple of weeks?
does anyone know if I will need my own laptop to take with me? Because I only get a small loan and if I need one I will only have some money left over for food and drink until March? I know there are lots of workstations with desktops in the labs so will it be likely that I will need a laptop?

Best Answer U might need a laptop if u want to study in your room cos u can not be in the lab 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.