[wellylug] Installing linux on a usb memory stick

[Colin Templeman]

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Steve Macdonald wrote:
> I want t have the ability
> to install optional apps and have them installed the next time I use the
> laptop (with the memory stick)

You'll want a 'persistent' install to save your own data (inc new apps).
Easiest to have a trawl through http://www.pendrivelinux.com/

Another tip - have a google about and be selective in your choice of USB drive.
 The read/write rates vary considerably by brand and model.  I've found that
(generalising) cheap = slow.  That said, as usual there are a few that do hit
the sweet spot.  Tempting as the pricing may be, believe me when I say you don't
want a slow one!

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Colin Templeman
On Tour in the UK
"Teach it Phenomenology, Doolittle".
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