Problems with Ubuntu
Problems with Ubuntu
It would have been better to ask what issues the installer was pointing out instead of proceeding with that action.
Using Ubuntu on a live disk means everything runs in memory, and data isn't saved unless you enable persistence for the USB drive.
I wasn't sure if using it every day for a month would cause any issues with my setup for folding@home.
when reaching the section to pick the installation disk, the process would stall, causing the installer to stop working. it happened around midnight yesterday, and I don’t recall the precise issue. Maybe rebuilding the installer could help?
I wouldn't set up a folding rig at home using a live disk. Instead, install Ubuntu on a USB SSD or boot from a network drive. This way, you won't need to reinstall on startup.
As noted earlier, without a persistence partition or file, the entire local storage of the running system resides in RAM, leaving no strain on the flash drive. The main concern would be running out of RAM, as you need sufficient space for the operating system, installed apps, and active processes. I’ve handled this before without problems, though not for extended periods. My advice is to avoid installing updates. A minor change in disk space for a locally installed setup can quickly become a massive increase for a live system because it cannot modify the existing image; it only adds by nearly replicating memory contents.
You may face memory limitations at some point, though performance won't be ideal. It’s best to address installation issues first. Verify the MD5 hash of your image file—corruption might be the cause. If not corrupted, attempt a reflash of your pendrive. Repeated issues suggest a hardware problem; consider seeking help in the troubleshooting forum.