Install ZorinOS solely via USB drive.

EclY_BaT
Junior Member

11-24-2016, 06:06 AM

I've spent my whole life using Windows, yet I'm exploring Linux options. I chose ZorinOS for its user-friendly interface, but I'm not ready to quit everything. The idea is whether you can run a full operating system from a USB stick without installing anything on your main computer.

EclY_BaT

11-24-2016, 06:06 AM #1

Plizzen
Member

11-25-2016, 07:49 PM

It's a bit uncomfortable, but yes.

Plizzen

11-25-2016, 07:49 PM #2

It's a bit uncomfortable, but yes.

KRYSTABOH
Member

12-12-2016, 12:11 AM

It will probably take a long time, but it should work fine.

KRYSTABOH

12-12-2016, 12:11 AM #3

It will probably take a long time, but it should work fine.

GoPatriots1
Member

221

12-26-2016, 12:47 PM

Consider the typical performance of a USB 3.0 connection.

GoPatriots1

12-26-2016, 12:47 PM #4

Consider the typical performance of a USB 3.0 connection.

Allude
Junior Member

12-30-2016, 02:48 PM

Usually runs a bit slower than a traditional spinning hard disk. When measured by sequential read/write performance, the flash drive is slightly quicker technically, but it also has a much smaller cache compared to today’s hard drives. You’ll notice it becomes sluggish once the cache fills up, though using the whole operating system from it can be fast.

Allude

12-30-2016, 02:48 PM #5

skydoestoddler
Member

134

12-31-2016, 07:35 AM

The speed depends on the specific workload and system configuration, not just the drive size. Larger drives can still be limited by other factors like read/write throughput and cache behavior.

skydoestoddler

12-31-2016, 07:35 AM #6

The speed depends on the specific workload and system configuration, not just the drive size. Larger drives can still be limited by other factors like read/write throughput and cache behavior.