How to make your own "Ubuntu LiveUSB"

Ubuntu is a remote computer operating system based on Linux. It is a free and open source software, using its own desktop environment. (Somwhat simmilar to Windows.)

A Live USB is a USB that has a bootable OS (Operating System) on it.

This instructable will help you create one!

(Please bear in mind that this is my first instructable article. Suggestions are welcome!)

Step 1: Preparation

What you will need:
- A 4GB USB Drive (The OS itself is about 2.5GB, which will leave you with plenty of space for your own files)
- A fast internet connection (to download the necessary files)
- A computer that can boot a USB
- Windows XP/Vista/7 (To run the installer)
- A bit of common sense (to put it all together!)

Comments

[Giggitygoebbels]

This makes a USB ubuntu installer and not Ubuntu On USB.Sigh...

[ajulik1997]

The installer comes as default with all Ubuntu Distros, but when you choose the run option (or whatever its called), it will take you to the actual Interface.

[sl0j0n]

Hello, "ajulik1997".
Great job!
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on a 16GB PNY flash drive.
I 'messed around' w/ linux 5-6 years ago,
but I didn't have an 'up-to-date' computer, so I waited.
I built a new box, late '10-early '11, and finally got the hdds straightened out.
Seagates, 7200.12s, 1 @ 500GB, and 1 @ 1000GB.
Had to flash the firmware to get 'em runnin' "more correctly",
but still don't trust 'em.
So, a flash drive linux install *should* be the 'go to' solution. [Maybe.]
I partitioned it 12GB, w/ a 2GB swap.
I like how 'easy' yours was, though.

Have a GREAT day, neighbor!

[ajulik1997]

Thank you, Im happy thatit wroked for you!

[sl0j0n]

Hello, "ajulik1997".
Great job!
I just installed Ubuntu 12.04 on a 16GB PNY flash drive.
I 'messed around' w/ linux 5-6 years ago,
but I didn't have an 'up-to-date' computer, so I waited.
I built a new box, late '10-early '11, and finally got the hdds straightened out.
Seagates, 7200.12s, 1 @ 500GB, and 1 @ 1000GB.
Had to flash the firmware to get 'em runnin' "more correctly",
but still don't trust 'em.
So, a flash drive linux install *should* be the 'go to' solution. [Maybe.]
I partitioned it 12GB, w/ a 2GB swap.
I like how 'easy' yours was, though.

Have a GREAT day, neighbor!

[taylud]

would this work on a 2gb usb and can i store my apps and files on it aswell

[ajulik1997]

Although it will work if you put it in a 2GB USB, you will have no OS Storage space as all space will be occupied by the OS, so unless you want to install apps or create files on it every time you boot your PC, I do not recommend it. Also, i did not get what you are saying in the second part of the question. Do you want to have apps within the OS, or have them on your USB in the first place, with the OS installed over them. Anyways, the first option will be quite impossible, unless you want Ubuntu Lite, and the second option I do not recommend because you might loose them, either when installing the OS, or uninstalling it.
Oh, and by the way, thank you for asking, and be free to ask whenever you want.

[Computothought]

Cool.

[ajulik1997]

Did you even install it?

[Computothought]

I try to support people who promote linux. Been using linux since the 1990's. We use pxe/gpxe/ipxe boot to install linux on systems. What you are doing is just fine.

[ajulik1997]

Right. I actually made this instructable after finding a suitable "remote OS" for use at home. I brought it to school one day and about 10 people gave me their USBs to give it to them as well. After a few of these days passed, I could take it no more, so I just made this and told everyone that if they want Ubuntu, they should go here. (2 days passed and I already have 137 views - this is a good way of advertising!)