[Gllug] Using external USB drive/stick for OS
Luke Dudney
listmail at lukedudney.com
Mon Nov 3 16:03:22 UTC 2008
On 1/11/08 10:54, lesleyb at herlug.org.uk wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm missing my boxen terribly.
>
> I have relief in my remote Debian VM atm but nothing local.
> So I am thinking of an external USB stick/drive I can connect up to my laptop
> and then install distros of my choice on. The choice of drive/stick
> will be governed by cost and capacity.
>
> Anyone got any advice on this or experience of what will and won't work?
>
> Regards
>
> L.
>
>
Definitely consider utilising UNetbootin.
It can create bootable USB drives with the OS of your choice and can
even download all the necessary files for you. Grab a 2GB USB pen drive
from your junk drawer and away you go.
http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
Cheers
Luke
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