[Gllug] Using external USB drive/stick for OS

[lesleyb at herlug.org.uk]

On Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 01:29:22AM +0000, lesleyb at herlug.org.uk wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 12:28:41AM +0000, Alistair Mann wrote:
> > lesleyb at herlug.org.uk wrote:
> > 
> > > 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?  
> > 
> > A short USB extension lead would also be a good move:
> > a. the stick's soldered joints being the weakest point physically, the 
> > extension vastly reduces strain as you plug in/out;
> > b. by not fitting the stick itself proud of the host box, it again 
> > reduces the likelyhood of physical damage.
> > 
> > Chris mentioned making sure the host can boot from USB too, which is 
> > sensible, as is making sure the distro can install to USB. Personally 
> > I've preferred to install smaller distros rather than 'normal' ones, 
> > such as enumerated at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LiveDistros
> > 
> I have USB listed on the boot options as well as the usual suspects plus
> NICs.
> A stick would appear to be more portable than an external HDD but less
> cpaacity but a HDD will have more space with less potability.
>  
Just had a look and the LaCie looks interestingly small and portable.
> Regards
> 
> L.
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