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05-31-2007, 07:37 AM
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 OS from USB I want an OS that I can boot directly from a USB drive. I know there is a Linux one, and I want to use that, but I'll need a direct link to it. So yeah, if anyone could provide me a link, and give me instructions on using it, I'd appreciate it.  BP      |
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05-31-2007, 08:28 AM
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| There are plenty, and this page has a list on some of the more popular ones: Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | Pen Drive Linux Pretty much any Linux distro can be made to run on a flash drive.
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05-31-2007, 08:40 AM
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| Cool, Im using the Damn Small one (128mg USB). Is there any windows one? Or Mac lol? Thanks a heap, BP ________________________ This user added the following: ________________________ I need help. I'm following the instructions on the website, but the cmd "The Specified Fileath cannot be found" I dunno what Im supposed to be linking to  Last edited by blueparukia; 05-31-2007 at 09:46 AM. Reason: Double Post |
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05-31-2007, 10:46 AM
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| Because of the way they are written, getting Windows / MacOS to boot from a USB stick is a much harder task than it is for Linux. Windows can run from a CD, but that's usually in a preinstallation environment [you often see it on recovery disks nowadays] and isn't ideal for general usage. Plus, you can only use it on computers which you have the drivers for.
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05-31-2007, 11:21 PM
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| OK. I still need more detailed instructions on installing it though. BP |
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06-01-2007, 10:02 AM
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| Ah... I didn't notice your additional post there. Whereabouts in the instructions are you getting the error?
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06-01-2007, 10:57 AM
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| Nevermind. I just bought a 32GB USB Drive, so when it arrives, I'll install Ubuntu onto it. BP |
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07-23-2007, 04:47 AM
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