![]() ![]() A computer you are the admin on, running Linux, Windows, etc. ![]() What you need:įirst off, you will need three things to make a persistent Linux USB: This is highly useful if you want to have to have some specific program or feature (VPN, terminal access, etc) that you wouldn't normally have on a public computer, plus you won't be vulnerable to many of the common Windows viruses out in the wild. ![]() That means you can save documents, install programs, browser extensions, etc. Unlike a live Linux USB, persistent USB drives will keep any changes you make. ![]() Okay, now that those are out of the way time to get started: What even is a persistent Linux USB?Ī persistent Linux USB is a normal Linux distro installed normally to your USB drive. Linux distros are generally free and Open Source, very secure against malware, and run super fast. Linux is loved by developers, the most common OS on servers, and it is even what Android is based on. If you're not already familiar, Linux is like Windows or macOS, except all of the code is developed publicly (Open Source) and it's completely free. Many operating systems based on Linux have been created, and the are commonly referred to as Linux distros, GNU/Linux, or just Linux. Linux is a computer bit called the kernel, which is what bridges communication between the software you use and the hardware installed on your computer. (Live USB booting is not permanent and will not store anything on their computer unless make it). Also, I am not responsible for people freaking out when they see their computers have completely different OSes on them. Basically, ** make backups! ** People using external hard drives should be fine, as they are intended to be rewritten a lot.ĭisclaimer 2: this will only work on computers that allow USB boot, so some Chromebooks, and computers with a BIOS password may not allow you to boot from USB. Well now you can, with the power of shoving a full Linux distro onto a USB stick/external hard drive!ĭisclaimer: USB flash drives have a limited number of times they can be rewritten, and depending on the number cycles your device can handle, installing a full Linux distro may cause it to fail faster if you install and uninstall stuff/get updates a lot. This tutorial is in beta you have been warned.Įver wished you could have your favorite programs on every computer you use? Want your perfectly curated set of browser extensions no matter where you go? ![]()
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