[split] Install Snakeoil OS on a USB stick

[agent_kith]

Has anyone had success in installing Ubuntu/Snakeoil on a USB stick?  I have tried twice, got all the way through the install process for latest Ubuntu server edition, it says “install completed, remove install media”, I force boot from USB but it won’t boot.

Running on USB needs a different approach.

You need to create a "LiveCD" of Linux. I do not believe Server edition has a live CD feature, you'll need a copy of Ubuntu Desktop Live CD onto a USB stick.

Next, create a persistent partition. A persistent partition means any changes you've made will not be lost on reboot.

Boot the computer with this USB stick. Copy the Snakeoil installer over and install.

And that's it.

If your computer has enough RAM, one other tweak you may want to consider is to modify the boot parameter to install the OS to RAM. This will give you lower latency and improve the longentivity of the USB stick.

You can search on the Internet on how to do all the above. When I have more time on hand in the next year I'll sit down and write a proper Wiki on how to do this.

Update: Look at this thread on how to do it: https://www.snakeoil-os.net/forums/Threa...25#pid5325