A Live USB is a USB flash drive designed to act like a Live CD. An operating system is installed to it and it may be booted, but it does not install itself on the computer's hard drive(s).
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How to add packages onto a Fedora live USB
I want to create Fedora 14 live CD with additional packages I want. How to do it?
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Linux on pendrive? Which distro to use?
Terms regarding the OS:
Must be installed on pendrive
It must contain software for office use
Need to save files, GUI settings on it (auto)
So I'm not searching for a LiveCD.
What could be the ...
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Error While Booting GRML
I'm dropped the 32-bit GRML ISO onto a 1GB thumb drive with the usual command:
dd if=grml_2010.12.iso of=/dev/USB_STICK
(of course, with the correct device). But, when I try to boot from it, it ...
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GRML will not boot automatically
I install GRML on my USB disk with the grml2usb tool. But when I boot from the USB, it first boots to a blank screen with boot: text on it. I must type the boot options myself to boot the system. I ...
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How to create yaboot partition using a ppc Mac
My computer g4 1.5 ghz PowerBook ppc
I need to use this computer to make a yaboot partition on a USB stick.
Here is documentation for making a yaboot partition with a Linux machine:
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How to make USB debian squeeze disk for PPC?
I'm using a G4 1.5ghz PPC 32bit Powerbook
I followed the instructions on this site.
http://mintppc.org/content/installation-mintppc-92
But could never get my powerbook to boot up from the usb ...
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How to install from a Linux live CD that does not support installing?
I tried out the linuX-gamers live DVD and like it so much that I want to have it as the main operating system on my desktop. The FAQ says:
Can I install or copy the medium to my hard disk?
No, ...
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Easily updatable troubleshooting LiveUSB distro
I need easily updatable troubleshooting LiveUSB distro. By troubleshooting I mean that it should not have nothing fancy (X is used o display gparted etc.) but should have access to file ...
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What Linux distro would you recommend for a big all-purpose LiveUSB?
I am about to buy a 2TB hard drive to have all my scrap in one place. I will split it to some partitions one to store my data, and others to store OS distros and bootable OSes like WinPE and Linux.
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Multiple liveCDs on one USB
Is there an easy way to install multiple liveCDs ont a USB drive? Specifically kubuntu and arch. I'm just wondering if there's an easy way to do this since both distros include their own boot loader ...
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How does Ubuntu lock my Live USB?
I notice that, after booting from my Live USB (with Ubuntu inside) and shutdown, I won't be able to boot it again, unless I unplug the USB and plug it in again.
Is this a side-effect of something, or ...
