I have an idea for a project involving using a live operating system on a USB drive. My main question is, will the OS function the same way every time I plug the USB into a different computer? I appreciate any insights!
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It really depends on how you set up your USB. Generally, a live USB is designed to be consistent across different systems—so yes, it should work the same each time! By default, it will load as a fresh OS unless you configure it for persistence, which allows you to save changes and files between sessions. Different distros have specific methods for setting this up, so that’s something to look into if you want to keep your files.
Yes, it will generally work, but remember that the host computer needs to have basic Linux compatibility. There may be hardware issues with certain devices like Wi-Fi adapters or graphics cards, so just be aware of those potential hiccups. Otherwise, you're good to go—happy experimenting!
Yeah, the experience should feel very similar on different computers since you're using the same system files each time. Just keep in mind that performance might vary based on the hardware of the computer you're using. Things like how fast it boots or runs can depend a lot on the specs of the machine!
So, just to clarify, any files I add while using the live USB will carry over to other computers if I set it up right?
So if I don't change anything after setting up the live USB, it will always boot as a fresh OS? I gather that for saving files, I need to adjust a few settings?