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so I’ve had problems getting linux to actually setup properly but the functional preview on the boot USB stick itself works without issue, so can I just run it that way, or is that going to limit functionality in some way?

  • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Can you install software on it? Kernel updates etc.?

    I feel it’s the future, keep your data in your pocket, don’t care about hardware.

      • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 days ago

        I have been so used to windows where you almost have to reinstall the OS if you add a stick of RAM…

        I like the idea of having “it all” just on a stick. They are getting big/cheap enough and easy to duplicate for backups too…

        • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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          1 day ago

          I don’t think that’s been true of windows since maybe 7 onwards, I’ve swapped windows installs between completely different hardware (Intel > AMD and several generations newer) without any issues, other than licensing freaking out, but that’s why other solutions exist lol.

          But yeah a USB-C SSD enclosure works fine as a bootable device, so you can have a portable OS with you.

    • CubitOom@infosec.pubEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Yeah, like I replaced my only drive on my Linux install (arch btw) and slapped it in an external enclosure. Then I plugged that in and and booted it on a different pc. You just need access to the bios or boot menu which some public pca might lock you out of.