Install Puppy Linux From Usb To Hard Drive
How NOT to install Puppy Linux. Jump to frugal install to hard disk Or get Windows installer. Puppy is easy to use and does not require a hard disk, so.
With support for a shockingly high number of Linux distributions and an easy-to-use Windows interface, Linux Live USB Creator makes the creation of USB boot disks effortless. From downloading the ISO to formatting your drive, there’s not much about USB booting this application doesn’t make easier than similar software.
Nofx so long and thanks for all the shoes zip. Feel free to download Linux Live USB right now, and keep reading for an overview of the program.
5 Simple Steps
First things first: fire up the program. You’ll see 5 sub-windows, representing the five steps to making a Live USB key. The first is simple enough:
That’s right: you need to pick which key you want to boot Linux from. Once you’ve done this, pick the version of Linux you want to boot. If you’ve got an ISO or a CD handy you can use that, or you can pick from many downloadable distros:
If you select a distro from this list the program will take care of downloading the ISO for you:
So far, so good. If you want your key to keep downloaded programs and documents in place, you’re going to want persistence mode. This is step 3; simply scroll to leave room:
Step four is optional, but includes some handy tools:
Here you can choose to hide the created files on your key from being seen by Windows, useful if you plan to use your key for more than just booting Linux. You can optionally format the drive you’re writing to, and choose whether or not you want your Linux distro to be loadable in Windows.
Once you’re done you can click the lightning bolt in the fifth box to start the creation of your live CD. Congratulations; you’ve got yourself a bootable USB key.
Live Virtual Machine
The options include a step for launching your key in Windows. What is that about? Well, once your disk is created, open it up in Windows Explorer. You’ll find a new file that looks like this:
You can click this to boot your Linux distro without rebooting Windows, which is handy from time to time. Naturally you’re going to want a pretty powerful computer to try this out, but it’s a nice added touch.
Supported Distros
Wow. Just, wow. This program supports the automatic downloading and installation of many different Linux distributions. Highlights include:
- Ubuntu and Ubuntu’s many versionsWhy Are There So Many Versions of Ubuntu? [Technology Explained]Why Are There So Many Versions of Ubuntu? [Technology Explained]Read More.
- The GParted Live CDGParted - The Ultimate In Partitioning SoftwareGParted - The Ultimate In Partitioning SoftwareRead More
- JolicloudJolicloud: The Operating System Download for Netbook You've Been Looking ForJolicloud: The Operating System Download for Netbook You've Been Looking ForRead More
- UberStudentUberStudent - Custom Operating System For Students [Linux]UberStudent - Custom Operating System For Students [Linux]Read More
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There’s more; check out Live Linux USB’s official list of Linux distros for a complete list.
Conclusion
Linux Live USB isn’t the first program to help users make live USB keys; uNetBootinHow To Install Linux With Ease Using UNetbootinHow To Install Linux With Ease Using UNetbootinWe've already talked about Linux and why you should try it, but probably the hardest part of getting used to Linux is getting it in the first place. For Windows users, the simplest way is..Read More does the same job. What Linux Live USB does better than this program is make the process painless. It’s worth checking out just for that, but according to blog OMG Ubuntu, this program works more consistently than others. So it’s easier and better.
Do you like this tool? Let us know in the comments below. Also feel free to share other tools for the job, and to discuss your favorite Linux distributions.
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Regarding: Linux Live USB Creator with persistence mode:
Thanks to Justin Pot for introducing this 'awesome' program that allows a newbie to linux to put Linux Mint Quiana Mate on a 4GB live USB stick. It is great!!
I do have a question however:
Occasionally I will download a file from the internet while using the Live Usb and put it in my Documents folder on Linux Mint, then cut and paste it to my computer's hard drive. After doing this several times, I notice that even though the files were removed from the Linux USB and are not showing up in trash (or I deleted them from trash), the balance of available USB disk space (since I am using 'persistent mode') continues to decrease.
So where I might have started out with 1GB of available USB space when I first burnt the Linux Mint live usb (with persistent feature), after a couple weeks I may be down to 250Mb.
Is there anyway I can reclaim that space without having to create a new live USB mint stick all over again?
The reason is, that I recently installed a 'cloud program' - namely 'SPIDEROAK' in debian to the Live USB stick and hate to lose it by having to start all over again.
Hope you may have the answer, and thanks for all the work you do!
Need help i see nothing no text or somthing i see allow the pictures but i while hit the puctures than while hi going whats happen but i have ubuntu and i need linux 17 mint
It is a virus actually..wait a couple of days for it initiate on your unit.
Immunet is pretty decent.
It's a 'cloud based community driven' AV tool which benefits of ClamAV as an offline engine [sort of backup engine]. Basically you get the benefits of the cloud (like Panda Cloud Antivirus) and the insurance of ClamAV (regular updates, offline scanning).You should give it a try.
It's a very nice app but I cant make it work.
The installed system (Ubuntu) boots when I run the virtual version inside Windows but when I boot from the key it just displays a single line of text on a black screen and then nothing happens. It might be looking for some essential files on the internal hd and not on the usb. This happens when I run Puppy Linux from (a different) usb; I have to enter 'pmedia=usbflash' otherwise it only searches the internal hd for the necessary files. (I used Unetbootin to create the Puppy usb as it didn't have to be persistent.)
Unfortunately it's not possible to enter something similar when the usb is created with Lili, it doesn't even return an error message.
Or is it?
It's a very nice app but I cant make it work.
The installed system (Ubuntu) boots when I run the virtual version inside Windows but when I boot from the key it just displays a single line of text on a black screen and then nothing happens. It might be looking for some essential files on the internal hd and not on the usb. This happens when I run Puppy Linux from (a different) usb; I have to enter 'pmedia=usbflash' otherwise it only searches the internal hd for the necessary files. (I used Unetbootin to create the Puppy usb as it didn't have to be persistent.)
Unfortunately it's not possible to enter something similar when the usb is created with Lili, it doesn't even return an error message.
Or is it?
thanks for an article, i was just looking for a solution like this yesterday.
The official LiLu download is clean [Broken Link Removed] If you tried uNetBootin there is a chance that some AV tools detect a Trojan or something because of the install mechanism. If you think it's a false-positive you should contact Immunet about it.
According to Immunet, you also get a free VIRUS with the download.
W32.SPERO.FakeAV.02.08.11Thank you, IMMUNET PROTECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
The official LiLu download is clean (http://cl.ly/3T1t0X0p0s2K0A2O2r0T)
If you tried uNetBootin there is a chance that some AV tools detect a Trojan or something because of the install mechanism. If you think it's a false-positive you should contact Immunet about it.
Installing Puppy Linux
Ready, Set, Go!
With the Puppy Linux Distro burned onto a CD from its downloaded ISO image, and a computer that is ready and willing to accept this fascinating little Linux-based distribution, you are now ready to commence the installation process. And while there are a few options available for end-users to choose from during the installation, it is always advisable to stick to the default settings offered during the installation process.
Before commencing, make sure that your computer is capable of booting from the CD-ROM. You will first need to run the Live CD version before installing it. This is also a good practice run to ensure that your hardware is capable of running Puppy Linux.
Booting From CD
- Insert your Puppy Linux CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
- Power up your system and allow it to boot from the CD.
During the initial boot from CD, you will only be prompted for a select number of variables. Additionally, the selection process also provides detailed information on the available options, allowing you to make the proper decision. But, it is advisable to choose those options they recommend, as they have been proven to be highly effective and operational over the other available options.
- Select the keyboard layout you are using (the default setting is QWERTY – USA).
- Select the XORG graphics mode.
- Select the default resolution setting (this is typically 1024x768x16).
Following the resolution settings, you will be greeted with the Puppy Linux desktop. Notice the pink colored bar across the top center. Click on it to get a quick 'How To' tutorial about Puppy Linux. But if you prefer to jump right in and permanently install it on your hard drive… follow me.
Install Puppy Linux From Usb To Hard Drive
Hard Drive Installation
Install To Hard Drive
Puppy Linux has a really neat feature called the Puppy Universal Installer. This is an installation wizard designed for the purpose of installing Puppy Linux on a number of different devices: from USB flash drives to CDs and even the hard drive. Today we will focus on installing Puppy Linux on your hard drive. The process will also depend on variables you will supply answers to: selecting default settings where applicable and/or recommended.
- Right click on your desktop, and under Setup, select Puppy Universal installer.
- From the available media options, select Internal (IDE or SATA) hard drive.
- Choose the drive you wish to install it to, if more than one is displayed.
- Puppy Linux will display the specifications of the drive you are about to use.
NOTE: It is highly advisable to install on a hard drive that has been formatted with either EXT2 or EXT3 file system. If your hard drive is not reflecting either of these file systems, you should run GParted application to correct this.
- When ready to install onto the hard drive, click the icon next to Install Puppy to…(Please note that the drive description could change from one system to another based on configuration. In the case of most older single IDE drive based computers, this will typically display as SDA1.)
- Acknowledge your selection to install the distro to the hard drive by clicking on the OK button.
- Select the CD option on the next window. This tells the wizard where the installation files reside.
- Make sure the CD is still in the drive and click OK to proceed.
- Select the FULL installation option to install Puppy Linux on the entire drive. (Although the Wizard recommends the Frugal option, it is best to dedicate the entire drive to Puppy Linux, since this is what we are actually aiming to do. If you prefer to run the Frugal option, you will need to choose partition sizes and other variables that may not be suitable for beginners. More experienced Linux users will typically choose the Frugal option.)
- Puppy Linux will begin its installation to the hard drive and prompt you when it is done.
- For its booting option, select Install/Update GRUB.
- Select Install to proceed; then choose OK at the next window to confirm.
- For the GRUB Configuration, choose the default simple value and click on OK.
- Choose the default standard resolution and click on OK.
- For the GRUB partition, keep the default path and click OK.
- For the GRUB destination, keep the default Root value and click OK.
- When the installation is complete, you will see the GRUB INSTALL SUCCESS window. Click OK.
- You may be prompted to reinstall GRUB. If so, simply select No to exit.
Finalizing The Installation
Making Puppy Linux Bootable From Your Hard Drive
When done, reboot the computer. During this first reboot following the installation, you will be prompted to save a few configuration files.
- Save your session by selecting SAVE TO FILE.
- On the warning message that follows, select OK to proceed.
- Keep the default partition to create the pup_save.2fs file and select OK to proceed.
- Allow the system to generate its own name for the file… just select OK without entering anything in the blank field.
- Select Normal for no encryption.
- Keep the default value of 512MB for the personal save file and select OK to proceed.
- Verify your settings in the Final Insanity Check window and select YES, SAVE to finalize.
- The last part of the install asks if you wish to install other save files onto the hard drive. Before responding, make sure that the CD is back in the drive and select Yes. (Depending on the size of these files, the process will take a little while to complete. This is normal.)
- Once complete, the system will complete the reboot process that was previously initiated.
Booting Up For The First Time
Following the reboot, Puppy Linux will display a couple of options following the Linux choice. Unless there is a booting problem, there is no need to choose any of the GRUB related options. Simply press the enter key on this screen to continue the booting process.
During the very first boot of Puppy Linux, you may be prompted to select the keyboard, video mode and resolutions. Choose the default values and proceed to boot into Puppy Linux. Following this initial boot, you will not see these 3 variables prompt you for a selection again, unless a corresponding piece of hardware is modified and the OS detects it.
You are now officially ready to enjoy Puppy Linux!
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