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Linux without a hard drive
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possible to run Linux on a system without a hard drive?
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Re: Linux without a hard drive
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Re: Linux without a hard drive
Yes it is possible. Download live cd ISO of Ubuntu, burn it in to a CD and boot in. or
you can request for a CD to be shipped to your Home!!! https://shipit.ubuntu.com/ More details about the live CDs can be found here. Btw. Please use regular font sizes and colors in posts.
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Re: Linux without a hard drive
LiveCD list:
List of live CDs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The LiveCD List Or use a USB stick. Live Linux CD repository list | USB Pen Drive Linux |
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Re: Linux without a hard drive
the information given here will definitely help frnds who's using Linux
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Re: Linux without a hard drive
You could indeed run linux from a live cd but if you want to customize it and install some programs you will need some kind of storage device.
In that case, running linux from a usb stick would probably be the best way to go. By the way, do any of you guys know if you can browse the web when running from a live cd ? (because of caching and cookies that needs to be stored locally) |
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It won't be the fastest experience you have had but it works fine. The more RAM you have the better it will perform. Close to as safe as you can get too! When I am away from home and may want to use internet, I use puppy linux on a LiveCD with a USB stick that has all my saved settings/files. The stick ensures I boot up from where I left off last time I used it. Easier and lighter than taking my PC. |
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Btw. the option suggested by RootbeaR is the best way to go. Create a bootable usb drive for your linux distro. |
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yes i agree wat u say Rootbear......
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Re: Linux without a hard drive
HI
Obviously its possible anuradhai4i |
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