Comments on: Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/ A technology blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:52:32 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: How to create a bootable USB Ubuntu drive http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-887297 How to create a bootable USB Ubuntu drive Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:46:03 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-887297 [...] of tools to use for this purpose. I have already covered the Unetbootin tool in my article “Install Linux on a USB drive with Unetbootin.” This time around we are going to do the same trick with a tool that comes pre-installed on [...] [...] of tools to use for this purpose. I have already covered the Unetbootin tool in my article “Install Linux on a USB drive with Unetbootin.” This time around we are going to do the same trick with a tool that comes pre-installed on [...]

]]> By: How to create a bootable USB Ubuntu drive http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-887298 How to create a bootable USB Ubuntu drive Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:46:03 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-887298 [...] of tools to use for this purpose. I have already covered the Unetbootin tool in my article “Install Linux on a USB drive with Unetbootin.” This time around we are going to do the same trick with a tool that comes pre-installed on [...] [...] of tools to use for this purpose. I have already covered the Unetbootin tool in my article “Install Linux on a USB drive with Unetbootin.” This time around we are going to do the same trick with a tool that comes pre-installed on [...]

]]> By: Linux no Pendrive | Ricardo Martins http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-829258 Linux no Pendrive | Ricardo Martins Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:39:36 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-829258 [...] Aqui tem umas dicas de como fazer. [...] [...] Aqui tem umas dicas de como fazer. [...]

]]> By: Petar http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-795200 Petar Sun, 17 May 2009 20:50:36 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-795200 Hi there! I was wondering something... I have 8 GB USB stick, with 3 partitions on it, FAT32 on first and second, and ext2 on third one. I installed Ubuntu 9.04 Live onto second, and Puppy 4.2 live on third pertition. Can I make unetbootin ask me what to boot, Puppy or Ubuntu? Can u please explain how if it is possible? Thanx in advance! Salut from Croatia! ;) :) Hi there! I was wondering something… I have 8 GB USB stick, with 3 partitions on it, FAT32 on first and second, and ext2 on third one. I installed Ubuntu 9.04 Live onto second, and Puppy 4.2 live on third pertition. Can I make unetbootin ask me what to boot, Puppy or Ubuntu? Can u please explain how if it is possible? Thanx in advance! Salut from Croatia! ;) :)

]]> By: axl456 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-701201 axl456 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:01:48 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-701201 @alan: thats more dificult than it sounds sadly.. Right know am trying to do it, and fail to succesfuly install the GRUB on the flashdrive.. am installing debian on the flashdrive now and crossing my fingers hoping it will work, so then i just edit the menu.lst of the grub to add more distros.. @alan: thats more dificult than it sounds sadly..

Right know am trying to do it, and fail to succesfuly install the GRUB on the flashdrive..

am installing debian on the flashdrive now and crossing my fingers hoping it will work, so then i just edit the menu.lst of the grub to add more distros..

]]> By: ov3rh3at http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-699634 ov3rh3at Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:07:53 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-699634 Dr OM, you say your computer has a strange smell. i cant see any reason why that would be. what dell computer is it? model? i would suggest if u have to money to use something like the eeepc or some other netbook....some dont have much memory others do. i know dell did haveproblems with some of there notebooks but that would have been quiet sometime ago. good luck. unetbootin works fine fo me. im using dell xps notebook. u say that ur cards are non-standard....why not disable the and replace with a usb wifi card?? i hope hope this help in one way or another. Dr OM,
you say your computer has a strange smell. i cant see any reason why that would be. what dell computer is it? model? i would suggest if u have to money to use something like the eeepc or some other netbook….some dont have much memory others do.

i know dell did haveproblems with some of there notebooks but that would have been quiet sometime ago.

good luck. unetbootin works fine fo me. im using dell xps notebook. u say that ur cards are non-standard….why not disable the and replace with a usb wifi card??
i hope hope this help in one way or another.

]]> By: Dr OM http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-699592 Dr OM Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:44:51 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-699592 Very useful. My only problem is hardware issues. My wi-fi card and ethernet card are non standard and I have problems connecting to the internet. Is there a workaround for this. (using a smell....er Dell system) Very useful. My only problem is hardware issues. My wi-fi card and ethernet card are non standard and I have problems connecting to the internet. Is there a workaround for this.

(using a smell….er Dell system)

]]> By: Installing Easy Peasy Linux on my Acer Aspire One netbook | Tech and life http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-670966 Installing Easy Peasy Linux on my Acer Aspire One netbook | Tech and life Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:52:27 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-670966 [...] Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin (ghacks.net) [...] [...] Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin (ghacks.net) [...]

]]> By: alan http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-660021 alan Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:45:01 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-660021 can i use this program to make the usb device multi-boot many distros i have a 16GB corsair flash drive can i use this program to make the usb device multi-boot many distros i have a 16GB corsair flash drive

]]> By: Linux no Pendrive | rodrigostoledo.com http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-580426 Linux no Pendrive | rodrigostoledo.com Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:06:12 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-580426 [...] da mão pode ser uma experiência muito interessante e útil. Para testar utilize o UNetbootin,  e veja também algumas dicas sobre a [...] [...] da mão pode ser uma experiência muito interessante e útil. Para testar utilize o UNetbootin,  e veja também algumas dicas sobre a [...]

]]> By: blogger blake http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-580342 blogger blake Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:53:20 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-580342 Hello.I use QEMU .Dowmload and move it to your flash drive memory stick.Thendownload a Linux iso .1GB is sufficient for puppy or dsl,Move your ISO to your flash drive[probably "f" ]when you then go to your Flash drive,just "Drag" the Iso over the other icon thats there[there will be only the two] then it is EXTRACT what you then get is a "BOOT" ,CLICK ON IT and before you know it Linux is loading,just follow the path it is easy....Well it works for me!...Another site to look at is PENDRIVE LINUX.COM have a look at all the distros and various ways there are .Yours in FlashDriving BLOGGER BLAKE. Hopes this is of help. Hello.I use QEMU .Dowmload and move it to your flash drive memory stick.Thendownload a Linux iso .1GB is sufficient for puppy or dsl,Move your ISO to your flash drive[probably "f" ]when you then go to your Flash drive,just “Drag” the Iso over the other icon thats there[there will be only the two] then it is EXTRACT what you then get is a “BOOT” ,CLICK ON IT and before you know it Linux is loading,just follow the path it is easy….Well it works for me!…Another site to look at is PENDRIVE LINUX.COM have a look at all the distros and various ways there are .Yours in FlashDriving BLOGGER BLAKE. Hopes this is of help.

]]> By: Artie http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-578044 Artie Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:50 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-578044 I installed Puppy Linux 4.1.1 on a 4GB Kingston DataTraveler via the Puppy Universal Installer. When you get to bootloaders use the third one on the list. Went very smooth and Puppy is lightning fast. I have also tried to install many other distros to my USB stick and USB harddrive without success. I'm perfectly happy now booting Puppy from the stick and using the USB hard drive for storage. Artie I installed Puppy Linux 4.1.1 on a 4GB Kingston DataTraveler via the Puppy Universal Installer. When you get to bootloaders use the third one on the list. Went very smooth and Puppy is lightning fast. I have also tried to install many other distros to my USB stick and USB harddrive without success. I’m perfectly happy now booting Puppy from the stick and using the USB hard drive for storage.

Artie

]]> By: » unetbootin linux su usb http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-576342 » unetbootin linux su usb Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:40:27 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-576342 [...] Via | gHacks.net [...] [...] Via | gHacks.net [...]

]]> By: Rupert http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-573407 Rupert Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:21:05 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-573407 @ Matthias, if you want to create a Windows repair system, just make a UBCD4Win (Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows) - much more effective I have found. I was wondering, I've been having real problems using a USB Flash drive running a Linux LiveCD (via Unetbootin) to install an OS to a USB Hard drive. It seems it is very hard to install Linux to a USB Hard drive. I finally got it to work with Puppy, but it seems to be so slow. I was thinking of risking it and trying it with DSL instead. Anyone else got any good very minimal sys requirement Distros to recommend to try (I've got no CD drive, so it must be able to boot from USB Flash)? Also, anyone care to mention why you can't use Unetbootin to install a Distro to a USB Hard drive? It never works - how is it different from installing to a USB Flash drive? Is there any way to install an OS to a USB Hard drive using something like Unetbootin without being in the OS you wish to install? Questions questions, anyone got any answers? @ Matthias, if you want to create a Windows repair system, just make a UBCD4Win (Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows) – much more effective I have found.

I was wondering, I’ve been having real problems using a USB Flash drive running a Linux LiveCD (via Unetbootin) to install an OS to a USB Hard drive. It seems it is very hard to install Linux to a USB Hard drive. I finally got it to work with Puppy, but it seems to be so slow. I was thinking of risking it and trying it with DSL instead. Anyone else got any good very minimal sys requirement Distros to recommend to try (I’ve got no CD drive, so it must be able to boot from USB Flash)?

Also, anyone care to mention why you can’t use Unetbootin to install a Distro to a USB Hard drive? It never works – how is it different from installing to a USB Flash drive? Is there any way to install an OS to a USB Hard drive using something like Unetbootin without being in the OS you wish to install?

Questions questions, anyone got any answers?

]]> By: Matthias http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-573276 Matthias Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:07:10 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-573276 To use linux as OS recovery, it might be helpful which linux versions could read and write NTFS-Filesystems. I've tried to repair a PC with winXP and I have to copy one single file into system32, but several free bootdiscs allow only read NTFS. A linux system which could run on an USB-stick and at the same time could allow to copy that stupid file to the system32-directory, that would be great. Is this possible? To use linux as OS recovery, it might be helpful which linux versions could read and write NTFS-Filesystems. I’ve tried to repair a PC with winXP and I have to copy one single file into system32, but several free bootdiscs allow only read NTFS. A linux system which could run on an USB-stick and at the same time could allow to copy that stupid file to the system32-directory, that would be great. Is this possible?

]]> By: Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin | BrotherSoft Editor's Blog http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-572816 Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin | BrotherSoft Editor's Blog Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:58:26 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-572816 [...] following article about Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin is from our content partner Ghacks. There are so many reasons why having a Linux distribution on a [...] [...] following article about Install Linux on a USB drive with UNetbootin is from our content partner Ghacks. There are so many reasons why having a Linux distribution on a [...]

]]> By: Kislay Kishore http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-572678 Kislay Kishore Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:30:02 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-572678 It worked!!! It worked!!!

]]> By: jack http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-572601 jack Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:09:33 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-572601 SantAnna, I did a test on a usb drive without doing any formatting. I can not say if it had been pre-formatted, but i did no formatting and the install went fine. SantAnna,

I did a test on a usb drive without doing any formatting. I can not say if it had been pre-formatted, but i did no formatting and the install went fine.

]]> By: Scikotic http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-572508 Scikotic Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:46:03 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-572508 I have a question. Has anyone used UNetbootin to create a USB key with multiple Anti-Virus rescue CD's loaded onto it? I think this would be a great project. I have a question. Has anyone used UNetbootin to create a USB key with multiple Anti-Virus rescue CD’s loaded onto it? I think this would be a great project.

]]> By: SantAnna http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/16/install-linux-on-a-usb-drive-with-unetbootin/#comment-572506 SantAnna Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:44:47 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=9093#comment-572506 I think you have to format the pendrive before using UNetbootin. I think you have to format the pendrive before using UNetbootin.

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