I'm looking for a lightweight Linux distribution that can fully load into RAM from a USB drive. It should come with basic tools like a word processor and a spreadsheet application, as well as Firefox. Additionally, I want to ensure that it has persistence so I can save my files, including the ability to keep my browsing history, extensions, and preferences for Firefox. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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If you're okay with not saving system settings but just files, you might want to try using Ventoy with any live ISO and an additional partition. If you want to store system changes, then MX Linux or AntiX is the way to go.
I actually found a workaround that worked for me. I used two USBs: one for the installer and another for installation. I booted from the installer, then inserted the second USB to install the distro there. It worked great!
MXLinux is a solid choice; it has all the necessary tools you need. AntiX is another good option to consider.
Just a heads-up, going for persistence might defeat the purpose of a live USB, but you could consider using a Live ISO with persistence and LUKS for encryption.
That's interesting! Did you have a specific distro in mind for that setup?