Flash Linux

Can i run flash linux off a USB key but still use windows XP on my laptop. (not at the same time). But will this effect my XP system or will it just be as usual.

Hi, welcome to Linux.co.uk

Yes, you can use flash linux off of a USB key, and not affect your XP system. Effectivly, by running flash linux, you are ignoring your computers Hard drive (where windows will be installed). You can probably access your harddrive from inside fl (says one who hasn't played with it that much )

HTH,

Johnathon

What do i need to install linux wiyhout loosing windows xp pn my computer .
Can i keep both?

Yellowcrest, watch this video tutorial if you want to install Linux (recommended if you are going to be using it as a full desktop machine, boots faster, more up-to-date software [flash linux is now quite old in computing terms].):
Dual-Boot windows with Ubuntu Linux

Marc: You can use Flash Linux to try out a linux variant, with a degree of permanence. Also, you can use it to transport your entire O.S. and configuration between different machines quickly and easily.

You don't need to install anything on your computer, read the instructions on how to install it here:
http://www.flashlinux.org.uk/make

Note: Using a 256MB drive is extremely recommended, due to the way that the filesystem (JFFS2) operates, in order not to kill your flash memory...

Can i still access my remaining USB ports & CD/DVD RW drives.

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Marc

You should be able to with no problems. You may have to manually mount drives , but I'm not sure. I'll try it out again when I get a chance...