Comments on: Install Linux Without CD

By: Edwin

Edwin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:52:05 +0000

I’m looking for a way to install Linux on a thin client which even does not support booting off a usb stick. The flash disk is replaced by a normal 2,5″ disk and this works fine. Goal is to install a linux (flavor: Debian) on this 2,5″ disk.

I’ve tried the nice program Unetbootin, but when trying to install Ubuntu server 10.04 (or something else except live distro’s), the installation program keeps asking for the cd-rom, wich isn’t there of course. So installation stops. Most live versions, like tinycore and puppy work fine. Really trying to avoid PXE booting to avoid all the hassle which comes with configuring a PXE boot environment.

Can someone point me to the right direction?

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Universal USB Installer, Install, Run Linux From USB — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:39:58 +0000

[...] Linux can be booted and installed from the device?I remembered that I have reviewed UNetBootin, the Universal Netboot Installer, in 2008. The program is still around and updated regularly to include popular Linux [...]

By: Lenny

Lenny — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:50:55 +0000

I don’t have a flash drive or an external disc or a DVD, it is too big for a CD

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Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:27:22 +0000

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[Software] UNETBOOTIN : installare linux senza CD - BBD3-IT — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:15:07 +0000

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By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:51:19 +0000

Yeah, UNetbootin is a great app, I wrote about it a while ago: http://blog.geekblake.22web.net/2008/06/unetbootin-makes-it-easier-to-install-linux/.

Note that for most distros (excluding Slax, puppy linux and maybe a few others) UNetbootin does not actually install the OS to the flash drive or partition you put it on. Instead, is putting the contents of the install CD and installing the necessary boot loaders to make it bootable. It then runs as if it were a Live CD, which does not hold on to any of your changes.

If you want to actually install Linux with this, you have to run UNetbootin, then boot off the flash drive you put it on, and run the installer from your flash drive (more details here: Installing Linux With UNetbootin).

It’s also a good program for getting a portable Linux OS on your flash drive if you choose Slax, Puppy Linux and maybe some others.

By: What is XSS?

What is XSS? — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:11:35 +0000

@Jakob: The Wubi installs suffer performance issues, from what I understand. Specifically, they are no more stable than the underlying Windows installation, and naturally the computer needs the resources to run both Windows AND Linux. So where is the advantage?

That said, I personally have never used it so if this information is incorrect (and it might be) then please correct me. I just don’t want people installing Ubuntu via Wubi, seeing the terrible mess, and thinking that is how Ubuntu is.

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Instalación de Linux sin CD « Arbol Charyou — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:32:44 +0000

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By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:21:30 +0000

Can this boot to like 6 distros on one USB?

By: Jakob

Jakob — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:49:07 +0000

http://wubi-installer.org

By: Dotan Cohen

Dotan Cohen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:19:32 +0000

Thanks. This will be good for installing Ubuntu from USB instead of a CD, thus saving me a disk.

@David: If you are into games then you might want to consider staying on Windows. Most games run on Linux in Wine, but some not so well. If you don’t need games, and don’t have a specific app that ties you to Windows, then I would definitely suggest trying Ubuntu or another linux distro.

If you do have one particular Windows app that you need, write to me (from the Leave A Message form at my site, link below) and I will check if it runs in Wine or if there is a Linux version / Linux alternative available. Here’s my contact link:
http://dotancohen.com/eng/message.php

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:35:32 +0000

Yeah running from USB is a good idea, give me a chance to have a play without committing and without screwing up my system (which I did with a Linux dual boot on a PC years ago). The main thing that puts me off switching for good either to Linux or Mac is that I have a legit copy of Photoshop for Windows that I’d have to replace.

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:26:34 +0000

David if you want to switch do so now. Just install Linux on an USB stick or second partition and use it exclusively after setup. You will soon notice what you like and what is missing. The missing pieces will have to be researched but from what I gather mostly gamers are still at an disadvantage.

I stick with Windows because I need it for my work obviously and because it is comfortable. I know it, i use it, I do not have the time right now to make a switch. It’s in my mind for a few years but I’m probably a bit to lazy to switch yet.

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:22:26 +0000

I still haven’t found the time to run a test install of Linux that I download almost 18 months ago…it’s obviously going to be out of date now, but with so much else on, trying to make the switch gets delayed on a daily basis. Then, of course, I’ve got friends recommending that I lease a Mac instead…