ZDNET's key takeaways Running Linux from a USB drive is possible.You can boot just about any distribution you want from ...

Some operating systems can be a pain in the rear to install if you don’t happen to have an optical disc drive for your computer. But if you’re trying to install most Linux-based operating system such ...

The best way to learn Linux is to use it. A good introductory book will help, but you won’t really learn Linux or become confident in your skills unless you park yourself in front of a Linux system ...

Having a Linux live USB can save many headaches if your main PC has issues, but they're also useful as portable OSes that you keep with you, and plug into whatever host machine is nearby. For them to ...

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Linux offers a versatile platform for various computing needs, and creating a portable Linux distribution on a USB drive unlocks a world of mobility and flexibility. Whether you're a developer needing ...

In the past two weeks I have used UNetbootin to install Linux Mint Debian Edition and PCLinuxOS 2010.7, and both worked without a hitch. The only distribution that I have had any trouble with at all ...

A flash drive is one of the single most useful tools a person can own. With it you can back up critical data, transport large files, rescue a malware-infested PC, and even run an entire operating ...