usb drive

[M E X I C O]

hey i want to install ubuntu on a flash drive and its a 1gb is that good enough if not what other linux distros would you guys recommend ?

[J V]

no, too small... need at least 4 gig preferably 8 gig usb for that ;P

DSL is widely quoted for being awesome (only 50 megs teehee)

Theres also puppy linux and vector linux (but vectors probly too big)

[Puck7]

1 GB would enough, depends what you wish to do.

Using it as a Live CD - Any drive with 700+ MB'S is enough, since you just have to put the CD image on it.

Using it with persistent mode - You can install applications on the remaining space, in this case ~300 MB.

[M E X I C O]

1 GB would enough, depends what you wish to do.

Using it as a Live CD - Any drive with 700+ MB'S is enough, since you just have to put the CD image on it.

Using it with persistent mode - You can install applications on the remaining space, in this case ~300 MB.

can i use the "usb live creator" that comes with ubuntu? i mainly want to use it to install ubuntu on other computers

[Puck7]

Of course, in this case the 1 GB drive would be enough. Just load the .iso file you wish to use and set it up.

[M E X I C O]

thank you very much for answering my noob questions

[Puck7]

My pleasure, glad I could help. (:

[M E X I C O]

i used the windows installer to get ubuntu so i don't have the iso image do i have to find it? if so were is it located or do i have to download?

[pathfindermwd]

i used the windows installer to get ubuntu so i don't have the iso image do i have to find it? if so were is it located or do i have to download?

Ubuntu has a page here on downloading a usb here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/In...n/FromUSBStick

BUT, an easier process (which they note on that page) is here: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/create-...sb-in-windows/

I could be mistaken and if I am hope someone corrects me, but the pendrivelinux installation would not allow me to do a 1 gig install, it wanted me to do the 2 gig install, even though it listed a 1 gig as possible.

So, my experience says you need a 2 gig USB, and as noted previously if you want a persistent live usb which you can save settings and data to you may want to find a 4 gig, cost around $10.

[pizza-is-good]

can i use the "usb live creator" that comes with ubuntu? i mainly want to use it to install ubuntu on other computers

Yes, you can.

1GB is more than enough for ubuntu, if you are not planing to save anything else on the drive.

I always carry a 4GB usb with ubuntu.