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Old 11-15-2010, 02:27 PM   #1
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How to save changes on Ubuntu installed in usb


Hello
I installed Ubuntu in a usb flash drive using Creating a bootable Ubuntu USB flash drive
But when I install some program and I restart Ubuntu, it doesnot save changes I made.
Is there some way to save changes I have made?
 
Old 11-15-2010, 02:44 PM   #2
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1GB or larger USB flash drive (I recommend a 4GB if using persistence)
Try the tutorial below to make a persistent Ubuntu USB. Above quote came from there.

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/creatin...-cd/#more-5191
 
Old 11-15-2010, 10:48 PM   #3
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When you create a bootable Live USB, what you're creating is more of a LiveCD type if thing rather than an actual install. If you do it with persistence as rokytnji posted, that'll get you persistence but it'll still be basically a LiveCD.

I've taken a Live USB, and after it's booted, ran the "install Ubuntu" icon and installed it onto a second 4G or 8G USB stick. Important to remember to get grub installed onto the USB stick (rather than the MBR), otherwise your machine won't boot without the stick. Anyway, it seemed to run quite a bit faster than the normal LiveUSB.
 
  


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