[Gllug] Using external USB drive/stick for OS

[Alistair Mann]

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

Cheers,
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Alistair Mann
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