arunb
July 27th, 2015, 04:43 AM
Hi,
I have been using Ubuntu for some years now, but I am still confused about the installation options available in Ubuntu/Linux OS.
I know Ubuntu can be installed on a USB drive and run like a Live CD. Is it also possible to install the OS on the USB pen drive instead of the hard disk of the computer ?? What about GRUB does this also get installed on the USB drive ??
I am looking for a solution that allows me to run my usual Ubuntu OS -14.04 (installed on hard disk), but I would also like to install the same OS on the USB drive, but I dont want to keep it inserted in the computer, I will insert it only when required, reboot the computer, change boot preference then select USB drive.
For normal operation the USB drive would not be inserted...
Is this kind of installation possible ??
Also what is the difference between a live CD running and a full installation ?, which is faster ??
Un related to OS (software) are USB pen drives reliable ?? Some I have are defective is this usual with USB pen drives ??
thanks
a
I have been using Ubuntu for some years now, but I am still confused about the installation options available in Ubuntu/Linux OS.
I know Ubuntu can be installed on a USB drive and run like a Live CD. Is it also possible to install the OS on the USB pen drive instead of the hard disk of the computer ?? What about GRUB does this also get installed on the USB drive ??
I am looking for a solution that allows me to run my usual Ubuntu OS -14.04 (installed on hard disk), but I would also like to install the same OS on the USB drive, but I dont want to keep it inserted in the computer, I will insert it only when required, reboot the computer, change boot preference then select USB drive.
For normal operation the USB drive would not be inserted...
Is this kind of installation possible ??
Also what is the difference between a live CD running and a full installation ?, which is faster ??
Un related to OS (software) are USB pen drives reliable ?? Some I have are defective is this usual with USB pen drives ??
thanks
a