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You can use the Save space option too - so you don't need an extra one - it uses the remainder to save (or however much you specify). It stores it in an ext2 file though so no good if you're transferring OS to different OS. Cheers 2009/11/28 Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: > On 28/11/2009 16:01, Paul Sutton wrote: >> >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> Hi >> >> I need to get a usb memory stick (probably from refresh systems), would >> a 4 gb device be big enough to create an install image (or what ever its >> called), so I can boot and then install to the dell mini 10v when it >> arrives. >> >> Ideally I can order 2x 4gb so I have one as a boot / install device, the >> other simply to store data, for my OU course work. >> >> A simple yes or no answer would suffice for this, I am guessing it >> should be, as I just need to boot then install, Not sure how to do this >> exactly yet, but there is a menu option to create a usb startup disk >> creator which I assume is the right option. >> >> Paul >> > > 1GB is fine for the install image. It simply copies the contents of the CD > to the stick (about 700MB) and yes you use the menu option. > > Rob > > > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html > -- Dan Dart _____ Need a website? Want some music tailored to you? Visit http://www.dandart.co.uk -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html