question : Full run from USB

Dear All ...

I have a LinuxCNC installed on USB stick.

It's created per wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Hybrid_Iso

I want to use this USB for full run ... not just for installation to real HDD.

Problem is : whatever I write (or install , config ) to this USB will disapeared on the next boot.

Kindly please give me any enlightenment.

Sincerely

-bino-

Hi

You cannot write to an iso image on a USB stick, any more than you can a DVD.

Stick another USB stick in another slot and write to that if you don't want to use the HDD for some reason.

regards

andypugh wrote:

ArcEye wrote:

You cannot write to an iso image on a USB stick, any more than you can a DVD.

I wonder if you could format the USB with two partitions?

Probably not.

The iso writes a boot record and single partition to the stick.

Instead of using GRUB and bootable partitions, it uses isolinux and a suitable boot image.

It is really intended for installation to machines lacking a DVD-ROM, running from it is liable to be disappointing and limited