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install Groovy Linux 32-bit to USB pen - possible?

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maiki:
I have briefly tried to run the install CD of 32-bit Linux version from my DVD drive with USB pen connected... Can you tell me how to install it to USB flash pen, not onto the hard drive please? I am a newbie, and do not understand anything about Linux. Thanks.

Ansa89:
Start the hd installer, when asked for destination partition insert the pendrive partition.
You're done.

maiki:
I get the error using "5. Partition Manager":

FATAL ERROR: bad primary partition 0: Partition begins after end-of-disk Press any key to exit cfdisk

Before that I chose the option: /dev/sda 4008 MB


I have a brand new 4 GB USB pen drive by Verbatim.


I am not able to partition this pen drive. Should I play with BIOS USB settings or what to do?


I tried to install the system onto this pen drive, and it was like this:

1. Do you want to auto partition an empty drive?
YES

2.

/dev/sda 4008 MB <- selected
Done

OK

3. Error /dev/sda drive is already partitioned!!!
OK

4.

/dev/sda 4008 MB
Done <- selected

OK

5. Auto partition failed, do you want to continue installation?
YES

6. No drives are available to use
OK



Also it says in the beginning that I should first set up the basic system before installing to hard drive. WHat does that mean exactly? I don't want to setup things like network at all for example. Can I skip this Set up process or do I have to do it?

Please understand I know nothing about Linux, I do not undestand its language, so I am really a noob and something like Groovy Linux for dummies would be very appreciated.

Thank you.

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edit: that USB drive is preformatted with FAT32... I have just checked in my Windows XP... if that means anything...

Ansa89:
Try formatting the pendrive with gparted-live (or something similar) and then restart the groovyarcade installer.

Calamity:
Hi maiki,

Try deleting the existing partition before starting the process. I used the partition manager that comes with the Live-CD. That's what I did if I remember right. I installed the GroovyArcade in an 8 Gb USB pen and have it working there.

After installing it, you will need some manual tweaking to get it working. Don't be afraid, it's very easy once you know what to do.

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