Install Ubuntu on a USB flash drive for portable use.

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07-17-2016, 01:20 AM

Running Ubuntu on a USB flash drive for extended periods shouldn't cause damage, but ensure proper power management and avoid overheating to maintain reliability.

craftingsami

07-17-2016, 01:20 AM #1

Running Ubuntu on a USB flash drive for extended periods shouldn't cause damage, but ensure proper power management and avoid overheating to maintain reliability.

Daveses
Junior Member

07-18-2016, 03:10 AM

Usually, flash drives aren't considered very dependable.

Daveses

07-18-2016, 03:10 AM #2

Usually, flash drives aren't considered very dependable.

tim_ki
Member

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07-18-2016, 04:43 AM

You're probably fine, but do you not have a hard drive or SSD you can install it onto instead? Those would be more reliable than a flash drive.

tim_ki

07-18-2016, 04:43 AM #3

You're probably fine, but do you not have a hard drive or SSD you can install it onto instead? Those would be more reliable than a flash drive.

2Sportybros
Junior Member

07-19-2016, 06:52 AM

Avoid sending data to the USB drive; reading won’t harm it. Creating files does gradually degrade all Flash storage, even in SSDs.

2Sportybros

07-19-2016, 06:52 AM #4

Avoid sending data to the USB drive; reading won’t harm it. Creating files does gradually degrade all Flash storage, even in SSDs.

Tyclonek
Member

07-21-2016, 04:17 AM

You're planning to use SSDs and want to know about Pop!_OS for gaming. It's worth considering whether it performs better than Ubuntu in that context.

Tyclonek

07-21-2016, 04:17 AM #5

You're planning to use SSDs and want to know about Pop!_OS for gaming. It's worth considering whether it performs better than Ubuntu in that context.