Putting Damn Small Linux (DSL) on USB Flash Pen Drive

This walkthrough will illustrate how to install Damn Small Linux (DSL) to a USB memory stick through windows.

You'll need the following:

• 64 MB or larger USB memory stick

• Damn Small Linux

• HP USB tool (for formatting the stick)

• Syslinux V2.11

The Process:

1. The first step is to Download the HP USB tool and format your stick with the tool using the FAT option (quick format is fine)

2. Download the dsl-embedded.zip (you can get it Here)

3. Extract the files from dsl-embedded.zip to your USB memory stick.

4. Download and extract syslinux.zip to a directory on your computer.

5. Run the command prompt in windows (start/run/cmd) and CD to the syslinux directory. Once there simply type syslinux.exe F: (F: being the example drive letter of the USB stick in this system)

6. Reboot your PC, go into your system BIOS and set your boot order to boot from any selectable USB device. (example USBZIP)

7. Save your BIOS settings. On the next reboot, you should have a sucessful launch of Damn Small Linux from your USB memory stick.

Enjoy!

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Author: ~The Pendrive Doctor~

Article Source: http://www.pendrivelinux.com