Can you install The Linux Operating system to a USB drive?

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3 Responses to Can you install The Linux Operating system to a USB drive?

Jag | June 29, 2010 at 9:30 pm |

Yes. I have a Sandisk 8G with Fedora on it right now. You can boot directly to the USB stick. For Fedora visit:

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FedoraLiveCD/USBHowTo#How_to_Install_Live_Image_to_USB_Flash_Drive

Make sure you slide the persistent overlay slider to the right for at least 1G of storage for upgrades/updates.

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phonicuk | June 30, 2010 at 11:29 pm |

Yes, but it can be a little tricky.

See http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2007/01/25/usb-x-ubuntu-610/ for a guide on how to install Ubuntu linux on a pen drive. Pendrivelinux.com has lots of resources and tutorials on the subject.

Remember though that USB thumb drives have a limited number of read/write cycles. And running an OS off of one will wear it out faster.

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el_santuario | July 2, 2010 at 12:30 am |

Yes, you can! Both Ubuntu and Fedora can run from a USB drive.

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