Linux on usb stick

rajeshreea · 02-22-2011, 08:45 AM

Which linux os is best suitable for installation of usb stick which contain latest driver support.

EricTRA · 02-22-2011, 08:58 AM

Hello and Welcome to LinuxQuestions,

The one that detects YOUR hardware is best for you. Give some of them a try to see if they suit your needs and detect your hardware, you can install lots of LiveCD/DVD to USB using Unetbootin. One example that has a 'Install to USB' option and a personal favorite is Knoppix which is great for professional sysadmins.

Kind regards,

Eric

john_erlandsson · 02-22-2011, 09:52 AM

DSL is a nice lightweight alternative...

TobiSGD · 02-22-2011, 09:59 AM

DSL is more than 2 years old, I doubt that is has the latest drivers.

@rajeshreea: It depends on what you want to do with that install. Do you want to have a full desktop, is it for system administration or forensic use, do you want to do penetration testing?
Give us more info, so that we can better help you.

darkduck · 02-22-2011, 10:30 AM

Puppy and Fluppy are good for USB sticks. They are lightweight and generally support a lot of hardware, especially Fluppy.

jefro · 02-22-2011, 03:20 PM

Look at www.pendrivelinux.com for many ways and types.

vtel57 · 02-22-2011, 05:46 PM

SLAX

darkduck · 02-22-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vtel57

SLAX

SLAX is no longer developed. So, may have troubles with newer hardware.
You may wish to have a look at Porteus http://porteus.org/ which is ex-SLAX-remix.

vtel57 · 02-22-2011, 06:14 PM

Then my second choice would have to be RIPLinux.

john_erlandsson · 02-24-2011, 11:45 AM

Fluppy was a very good call.
Never heard of it before...

darkduck · 02-24-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_erlandsson

Fluppy was a very good call.
Never heard of it before...

Happy to help!