I dont really know what you are talking about but I would say Ububtu 8.04 is probably the slimest and fastest. Or you could go arch which is really fast.
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How easy is Arch to use? Can that use Compiz Fusion?
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I'm really liking that suggestion....I'll def look into that.
Originally Posted by PCpwnz I dont really know what you are talking about but I would say Ububtu 8.04 is probably the slimest and fastest. Or you could go arch which is really fast. |
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Originally Posted by xxicrimsonixx UNR Ubuntu Netbook Remix Basically a modded Ubuntu that is designed for Netbooks. Can't get much lighter than that. Looks pretty good if I might add, I am installing on my Acer Aspire One as I speak. Should run fine on desktops and other stuff just fine though. |
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Install+Ubuntu+on+Flash+Drive
Originally Posted by kaivorth And I want to actually install linux to a flash drive. Not just a LiveCD. So how do I do this? |
If you want something that runs fast, dont go for UNR.. thats basically a full Ubuntu, just with a modded front for gnome.. I had it on my Aspire One, and it was slow as hell.. Now I use Xubuntu 8.10, Much faster
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works great from a usb flashdrive to =D got one myself, to take with me when I dont want to be bothered with a laptop..
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Regarding (x)buntu:
-Ubuntu by default uses GNOME, which is considered a "heavyweight" desktop environment (DE), according to this comparison.
-Xubuntu by default uses Xfce, which is considered a "middleweight" DE. It is essentially Ubuntu without Gnome.
-CrunchBang Linux by default uses Openbox, which is considered to be "middleweight" window manager, not a DE. It is essentially Ubuntu without Gnome, or any DE for that matter. It seems to be regarded as a more lightweight & faster version of Ubuntu.
I am pretty sure you can use Compiz Fusion on any of the three listed above, although I am not sure how well they work together & and how much tweaking is involved. Openbox seems to be the fastest of the three, but it is highly configurable, and thus, may require you to read a guide on how to use it properly. I would probably use Xfce, if you are new to all this. It should be fairly easy to use, and much faster than Gnome.
Regarding a USB install, I would just follow these instructions. From what you said, I believe you want what is called a "Persistent" install. It essentially installs the whole distro, and a (persistent) partition for saving things on a single thumb drive. At the bottom of the guide, it talks about the size of the persistent partition. Depending on the size of your thumb drive, I would make the persistent partition as big as possible.
Anybody...if any of this is wrong, please correct me. I try not to misinform.
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EDIT: It seems you already knew some of this...
http://www.overclock.net/linux-unix/...ml#post5787769
Is it not working for you still?
Originally Posted by kaivorth I want a fast eviornment, with Compiz Fusion. Drakan20 That looks like it's only to install a LiveCD to the USB drive, making it a LiveUSB. I want the full installed experience on the USB drive |
-Ubuntu by default uses GNOME, which is considered a "heavyweight" desktop environment (DE), according to this comparison.
-Xubuntu by default uses Xfce, which is considered a "middleweight" DE. It is essentially Ubuntu without Gnome.
-CrunchBang Linux by default uses Openbox, which is considered to be "middleweight" window manager, not a DE. It is essentially Ubuntu without Gnome, or any DE for that matter. It seems to be regarded as a more lightweight & faster version of Ubuntu.
I am pretty sure you can use Compiz Fusion on any of the three listed above, although I am not sure how well they work together & and how much tweaking is involved. Openbox seems to be the fastest of the three, but it is highly configurable, and thus, may require you to read a guide on how to use it properly. I would probably use Xfce, if you are new to all this. It should be fairly easy to use, and much faster than Gnome.
Regarding a USB install, I would just follow these instructions. From what you said, I believe you want what is called a "Persistent" install. It essentially installs the whole distro, and a (persistent) partition for saving things on a single thumb drive. At the bottom of the guide, it talks about the size of the persistent partition. Depending on the size of your thumb drive, I would make the persistent partition as big as possible.
Anybody...if any of this is wrong, please correct me. I try not to misinform.
EDIT: It seems you already knew some of this...
http://www.overclock.net/linux-unix/...ml#post5787769
Is it not working for you still?
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I was aware of some things, but I must've done something wrong. On a persistent install of Mint, it wouldn't save drivers I installed, mainly my Nvidia drivers. Told me to restart after installing, and I didn, poof there gone.
Originally Posted by TheLaughingMan Regarding (x)buntu: -Ubuntu by default uses GNOME, which is considered a "heavyweight" desktop environment (DE), according to this comparison. -Xubuntu by default uses Xfce, which is considered a "middleweight" DE. It is essentially Ubuntu without Gnome. -CrunchBang Linux by default uses Openbox, which is considered to be "middleweight" window manager, not a DE. It is essentially Ubuntu without Gnome, or any DE for that matter. It seems to be regarded as a more lightweight & faster version of Ubuntu. I am pretty sure you can use Compiz Fusion on any of the three listed above, although I am not sure how well they work together & and how much tweaking is involved. Openbox seems to be the fastest of the three, but it is highly configurable, and thus, may require you to read a guide on how to use it properly. I would probably use Xfce, if you are new to all this. It should be fairly easy to use, and much faster than Gnome. Regarding a USB install, I would just follow these instructions. From what you said, I believe you want what is called a "Persistent" install. It essentially installs the whole distro, and a (persistent) partition for saving things on a single thumb drive. At the bottom of the guide, it talks about the size of the persistent partition. Depending on the size of your thumb drive, I would make the persistent partition as big as possible. Anybody...if any of this is wrong, please correct me. I try not to misinform.
EDIT: It seems you already knew some of this... http://www.overclock.net/linux-unix/...ml#post5787769 Is it not working for you still? |
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I tried it EXACTLY the way the live cd mint guide told me, and it didn't work for me either. I got it to boot, but I couldn't get anything to save after a restart. I also tried to use the windows method, but I failed at even getting it to boot (I think they are missing a step or two, honestly).
I tried to figure it out, but I have no idea why it isn't saving anything. I downloaded the restricted nvidia drivers and also got some random pics of google for good measure. Nothing saved.
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Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Originally Posted by kaivorth I was aware of some things, but I must've done something wrong. On a persistent install of Mint, it wouldn't save drivers I installed, mainly my Nvidia drivers. Told me to restart after installing, and I didn, poof there gone. |
I tried to figure it out, but I have no idea why it isn't saving anything. I downloaded the restricted nvidia drivers and also got some random pics of google for good measure. Nothing saved.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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