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Thread ID: 121256	2011-10-18 07:29:00	Ubuntu on USB	AZ1 (15478)	Press F1

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1238241	2011-10-18 07:29:00	Hey. After unsuccessfully installing Chrome OS on my USB, I decided I wanted to install Ubuntu on my USB stick. However my question is, can I install Ubuntu on my USB so it isn't running under trial mode, eg.. so it could save my settings just like a OS installed on a computer. OR isn't this possible. If this isn't possible is there another Linux OS that can accomplish this. My idea is to have a OS on my spare 2GB USB that I can take everywhere with my settings, documments, programs etc.. Thanks =)	AZ1 (15478)
1238242	2011-10-18 08:57:00	This is certainly possible but will depend on the software you are using to create the USB OS. I normally use Unetbootin but not sure if this will achieve your aim. In Ubuntu there is Startup Disk Creator which does give the option of setting USB storage space aside - so there must be other options that will do this too. What software are you using?	johnd (85)
1238243	2011-10-18 09:59:00	I'm guessing this would be possible, as some motherboards come with small solid state chips that boot to linux in 5 seconds if you choose them to start off. If that can be done, there is no reason that having Ubuntu on a USB stick can't be done.	goodiesguy (15316)
1238244	2011-10-18 10:03:00	Just run the regular installer and install to the usb stick instead of the HDD. Don't forget to point the bootloader (grub) installation at the usb device as well.	fred_fish (15241)
1238245	2011-10-18 11:50:00	Just run the regular installer and install to the usb stick instead of the HDD. Don't forget to point the bootloader (grub) installation at the usb device as well. That should work. If not, respond and i'll see if i can find any way of doing it.	goodiesguy (15316)
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