Unfortunatally you didn't read what I wrote.
They won't be learning Linux. They will be learning an interface.
As far as not being able to learn about linux, not able to use the command line while using a live cd, that is total bull sh*t.
I am so sorry I mis-quoted you. I guess I didn't read is correctly.

pooh, for someone who has not tried linux, you are telling them not to use a live distro? That they cannot learn about linux without an installation? Sorry, but I have to disagree with your point on this one.