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    can linux be loaded from a usb drive?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by cosmic ac, Nov 27, 2006.

  1. cosmic ac

    cosmic ac Notebook Consultant

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    I use library computers I don't think they can burn a cd within the one hour I get.
     
    cosmic ac, Nov 27, 2006
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    If your library has a cd-rw drive, you should be able to burn it. It doesn't take but a few minutes.

    Otherwise, you can just download it, put it on your flash drive(providing it's large enough), take it home and burn it to a cd then.
     
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    Both of those methods should work I won't be giving windows the boot until I can live without it.
     
    cosmic ac, Nov 28, 2006
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    I know with Slax you use a program called MySlax Creator to put a bootable version on usb thumb drive. I do not think just putting the iso on the drive will work. Any distro should work with it since it is just an iso. Which distro are you using?
     
    booger, Nov 28, 2006
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