Hey everyone! I'm a sophomore in software engineering, and I've got three 32GB USB drives and one 16GB drive. Is it possible for me to connect them using a USB hub and set them up as one bootable system? I was thinking of using the 16GB drive for the core operating system.
I'm currently using a live disk on one of the USBs for my "Operating Systems" class, but I'm concerned whether it will be sufficient for the semester. The reason I'm asking is that my professor requires us to submit our work on a USB drive at the end of the term.
We're diving into the world of Linux, starting with Ubuntu, but I'm open to exploring options like Mint or Arch. If anyone has suggestions for other distros, I'd really appreciate it!
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There's a great resources page you can check out! And remember to back up your work regularly and experiment in a virtual machine first to avoid any mishaps.
Yes, you can definitely do that! However, I'd recommend investing in a decent USB SSD instead of relying on standard flash drives. They're generally more reliable and faster.
You can fit a complete Linux installation on just one of your 32GB drives. You could even dedicate another USB for your home directory to save even more space!
How would I set that up? I’ve got Ubuntu on one of the 32GB drives.
You can treat one USB as the main drive and just mount the others when needed. But be careful; running a system across multiple USBs can lead to more potential issues. Just keep in mind that USB drives aren't as durable as SSDs, so back everything up regularly!
Honestly, it's best to check with your professor on this. If I were grading and a student handed me multiple USBs that needed to be combined, it would be a bit frustrating. It's best not to annoy your instructor!
Totally agree! I plan to ask him about it later.
Thanks for the tip! Any specific brands or specs you recommend?