How I can create a multiplatform portable pendrive of Ubuntu?

The goal is to carry a pendrive with your personal files and Ubuntu. Just plug in a computer and boot it.

Is this possible?

Across Mac/Windows/Linux?

Agustín Covarrubias

Posted 2015-03-02T22:44:23.867

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possible duplicate of Installing Xubuntu to Flash Drive

– Will.Beninger – 2015-03-02T23:04:45.433

You should not have posted this other similar question. It is better if you simply clarified this question with your Mac details and wait for a real answer to be posted here.

– JakeGould – 2015-03-02T23:40:23.097

Answers

I use YUMI from pen drive linux. It makes it very easy, and does not require installation. I am typing this from a computer that is booted off a flash drive with ubuntu and windows 7.

YUMI

Gman Smith

Posted 2015-03-02T22:44:23.867

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Lol, I didn't know you can just do that. I can carry all my maintenance tools everywhere! But I have mac, any alternative? – Agustín Covarrubias – 2015-03-02T23:06:46.037

You can still boot from this on a mac. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201663 Connect the device, then select it in Startup Disk preferences. Or, connect the device, restart, and immediately press and hold the Option key to access Startup Manager.

– Gman Smith – 2015-03-02T23:09:35.647

What I mean from that is that I dont have a windows computer to run YUMI, but I'll run a virtual machine. – Agustín Covarrubias – 2015-03-02T23:14:45.577

Ubuntu's website details how to do this with Pendrive Linux's Universal USB installer. You can find that here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows For a more portable version, I might recommend using 32-bit Ubuntu for usage with 32-bit CPUs.

CoffeeFrame

Posted 2015-03-02T22:44:23.867

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– nc4pk – 2015-03-02T23:56:54.263