Install Linux to a Flash Drive

Step1

Download the "Pen Drive Linux" installation program. Save the file to an accessible location, such as your desktop.
Step 2

Double-click on the installation program; the program will create a new folder in the same location labeled "U904p" and begin to self-extract some files.
Step 3


Download a copy of the Ubuntu 9.04 ISO. Save the ISO file to the "U904p" folder.
Step 4

Insert your flash drive into any available USB port. Open the "U904p" folder and double-click on the file labeled "U904.bat." This will activate a script which will copy the necessary files onto your USB drive; follow the onscreen instructions when prompted.
Step 5

Restart your computer and hold down the BIOS configuration key. Review the menu and select the option for configuring which device your computer will attempt to boot from first; select "USB" from the list of devices. Save your changes and exit the BIOS menu.
Step 6

Restart your computer; it should now boot from the Linux system installed on your flash drive. Follow the onscreen instructions in order to configure your new installation.