Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

[dibl]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

There is a boot option called "persist" that allows a USB installation of a bootable ISO to have some changes made to it. I have a sidux USB stick set up this way. But I dunno about "updates" -- I do know that network settings, and browser tabs, and such can be changed and the changes remain.

[Qqmike]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

PendriveLinux.com -- a standard place to go for this stuff, but for some reason I can't recall, I didn't like their method (e.g., does it not require you to download and use some proprietary black-magic box helper function or some such?). And, I've heard others make that complaint.

Again, I don't have time to check around, but somewhere some of us have posted notes about updating the Live flash drive, maybe even here (above). A full installation is trivial, of course, just like to an external HDD, in fact, my how-to here:
How To Make GRUB Thumb Drive
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3081748.0
How to install K/Ubuntu 7.04 to an external USB hard disk drive (HDD), Reply #1
Install Kubuntu 7.10 to a flash drive (UFD) Reply #12
(=> basically, Just Do It!)

I'm all for having K/Ubuntu build in an auto-USB install option to the Live CD. It would be one less thing to write how-to's about (which are fun to write), but also one fewer headache when bugs come up, assuming the devs do it right and make it go easy (as does Puppy).


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BTW, perspectoff, thanks for your interest & input -- and Welcome to the forum!

[perspectoff]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Most of these instructions are needlessly difficult. Easier instructions are at

http://www. Pendrivelinux.com

[Qqmike]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

@ perspectoff -- maybe you'd better try each version; there's issues with pendrivelinux, which is a well-known site; Herman has yet another version, also better than pendrivelinux.

[toad]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Pendrive has not worked for me :P I downloaded their script, it didn't work and, surprise, surprise, the code was faulty. Have you actually tried it, Inspector Clouseau?

Qqumike's how to worked a treat and now we have usb-creator.

[MoonRise]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Yep, originally tried PenDriveLinux's method and had a time trying to get it to work. These here were, at least for me, well written. Now, what I do have to agree with QQMike is that Puppy seems to have a great handle on a good method. Just recently re-did an thumb drive with Puppy's latest and it went great! I know Ubuntu/Kubuntu have more under the hood on install, but with thumb drives being cheap with a high amount of space, I think they can and should really look into doing what Puppy has done.

[Qqmike]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

... my method simplifies that of IntuitiveNipple;

... pendrivelinux -- a good place to go for some scoop, issues, technical blogs, etc., but I didn't like (among other things) having to use their magic black boxes (downloads); and then I've seen comments like toad's everywhere;

... will have to test this method on 8.10--am planning to try that soon as time permits;

... toad mentions usb-creator -- will have to look into that, too;

... MoonRise, ... Puppy -- a nice reminder to have a new look at that! Puppy has a lot going for it on cost (lightweight) vs benefits (capabilities, utilities);

[MoonRise]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Yeah, they seemed to have fixed their SAMBA issues and some annoying mount issues. Works great as a "recovery" tool for dead or dying Windows installations. Yes, I use Linux to rescue Windows files. Ironic, Huh!

[Qqmike]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Kubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex KDE 4 ** Major Edit on 12-26-08 **
Live Flash Drive with Persistence - - - Complete & Simplified
(using GRUB as the bootloader)

includes:
-- Using iso files to get Kubuntu and GRUB (without burning a live CD)
-- Working in GUI or CLI
-- Cloning your finished flash drive


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[MoonRise]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Thanks Q! I know that took some time there. Very well written. Didn't see anything that jumped out at me. Went through the motions here.

[Qqmike]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Thanks MoonRise.
Nothing really new. Working in the KDE 4 GUI interface is a bit different. And I included the cloning and iso-work in the text. However, I DID simplify it! And that post is a complete guide.
But really, nothing new-new.
Thanks again.

[toad]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

Thank you!

But tell me, have you tried usb-creator yet? I know it is a point and click thingy and as such BORING! but it has worked for me. All you need is an iso. It also has a persistent feature but I haven't tried that yet.

[Qqmike]

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toad, no, haven't tried usb-creator yet. I saw you mention that elsewhere around here. It's on my TODO list, but I forgot ... until just now!
I'll go get it and see wassup with it. Thanks. You'd make somebody a good wife (something I've been told because of my cooking and shopping skills, not because of my nagging).

[toad]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

I get it, I do the nagging Get onto it, then, and cook me a nice dinner while you're at it

Speaking of which, pumpkin season is nearly over here in Europe and I looove anything remotely pumpkinesque...

[andybleaden]

Re: Build a LIVE Kubuntu Flash Drive, How-To

I am struggling with this. ( although it is a very clear guide...)

A couple of yes/no questions:

Can I plug this into a windows pc and it will boot kubuntu?
Will this work using 8.04?
Will it mean that I can save any files I create on my USB?
Will I then be able to bounce them across to my main kubuntu pc?
Will it leave my windows (work ) pc kubuntu free?