Flash Drive question

Skizzor · 08-31-2006, 11:44 PM

I am getting a 1GB flash drive tommorow and my question is can I put a OS, like linux, onto to it so I can use it on other computers?

**jancz3rt** · 08-31-2006, 11:47 PM

Sure you can. There are plenty of small Linux distros. However, the computer in question has to allow the option to boot from USB devices. Without it, booting from it will not be possible.

JAN

Skizzor · 08-31-2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jancz3rt

Sure you can. There are plenty of small Linux distros. However, the computer in question has to allow the option to boot from USB devices. Without it, booting from it will not be possible.

JAN

I want to put Ubuntu or Xubuntu, mostly Xubuntu because it can run on low end computers. Would those be good distros? If not which one do you suggest?

**jancz3rt** · 09-01-2006, 12:03 AM

From what I know, those distros are among the most used. If you wish to experiment a bit, SLAX is also pretty good.

JAN

Skizzor · 09-01-2006, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jancz3rt

From what I know, those distros are among the most used. If you wish to experiment a bit, SLAX is also pretty good.

JAN

alright thanks I'll probably post back tommorow to tell you if it works

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jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Yeah From what I know, those distros are among the most used. If you wish to experiment a bit, SLAX is also pretty good. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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