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Re: [LUG] usb memory stick + ubuntu 9.04

 

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:
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>> 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
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