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Run Linux from USB?

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  • Linux
  • Computers
  • USB
  • Hard Drives
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January 4, 2014 6:22:54 AM

I just got out the PC that I built 8 years ago and I wanted to get it to run again but it didn't have a HDD. I don't want to buy a HDD since I'd rather buy a SSD when they get cheaper, especially not for a old computer like this that won't be used as much.

Can I install and run Linux from a USB plugged at the back? I am not asking if I can install Linux via USB. I want the USB to function as the HDD. Will that work? Can the computer boost from the USB? How big does the USB have to be and how do I do it? I would have to set up the USB on this computer.

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January 4, 2014 6:31:26 AM

Yeah you can do that.

Here is the Ubuntu wiki
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LiveUsbPendrivePersistent

Personally I have used this guide in the past and had no issues.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14912/create-a-persisten...

This should work with any flavour of Ubuntu so being an older PC you might want to use something lightweight like xUbuntu or Lubuntu. In theory it should work on any Debian based distro, but don't hold me to that. I am far from an expert in Linux.
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January 4, 2014 6:31:27 AM

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