Compare full installation and live options to see which suits your needs best.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Compare full installation and live options to see which suits your needs best.

eduardodd08
Posting Freak

852

02-25-2016, 12:03 PM

Yes, there is a notable distinction. A live USB with persistence allows you to continue using files after reboot, while a full installation creates a new system image without retaining previous data.

eduardodd08

02-25-2016, 12:03 PM #1

Yes, there is a notable distinction. A live USB with persistence allows you to continue using files after reboot, while a full installation creates a new system image without retaining previous data.

avn815
Member

02-26-2016, 01:10 PM

Persistent mode functions like live mode, yet it preserves your changes on the pendrive. The processing remains fully in RAM.

avn815

02-26-2016, 01:10 PM #2

Persistent mode functions like live mode, yet it preserves your changes on the pendrive. The processing remains fully in RAM.

Elmutt
Junior Member

02-26-2016, 02:05 PM

Multiple live setups can operate simultaneously... The fully installed edition may start quicker, but its capabilities are restricted, and it’s likely usable only on the single machine you built it on.

Elmutt

02-26-2016, 02:05 PM #3

speedycux
Member

187

02-28-2016, 11:41 AM

Current USB drives needing long-term storage are difficult to produce.

speedycux

02-28-2016, 11:41 AM #4

Current USB drives needing long-term storage are difficult to produce.

debilo
Member

02-28-2016, 01:37 PM

It really makes a big distinction. I won’t dive into the details, but at the end it’s significantly worse—slower performance and far less dependable.

debilo

02-28-2016, 01:37 PM #5

It really makes a big distinction. I won’t dive into the details, but at the end it’s significantly worse—slower performance and far less dependable.

Gui_HD
Member

03-07-2016, 08:23 AM

I possess an Ubuntu installation on a quick U3 microSD card that I can insert into my PC's internal drive, use with a dual USB card reader for connecting multiple devices, and even run as a virtual machine when needed. It functions perfectly.

Gui_HD

03-07-2016, 08:23 AM #6

MadLyfe
Junior Member

03-07-2016, 08:30 AM

Installing software on a USB drive differs from using a live USB drive.

MadLyfe

03-07-2016, 08:30 AM #7

Installing software on a USB drive differs from using a live USB drive.

jjsoini
Posting Freak

809

03-07-2016, 12:52 PM

I understand, I didn't mean to contradict myself. I can share what's been effective for me, unlike a stubborn live USB referenced earlier.

jjsoini

03-07-2016, 12:52 PM #8

I understand, I didn't mean to contradict myself. I can share what's been effective for me, unlike a stubborn live USB referenced earlier.

_sappige_mann_
Member

187

03-07-2016, 02:25 PM

I aimed to make it clearer for the person asking the question.

_sappige_mann_

03-07-2016, 02:25 PM #9

I aimed to make it clearer for the person asking the question.

EzPwnz
Member

146

03-07-2016, 03:45 PM

#10

I prefer a full installation on an older SSD that already comes with many tools for restoring a system. I rely on USB as a backup when opening the case isn’t possible or permitted.

EzPwnz

03-07-2016, 03:45 PM #10

I prefer a full installation on an older SSD that already comes with many tools for restoring a system. I rely on USB as a backup when opening the case isn’t possible or permitted.