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Hey! If they can do it, why not Puppy!
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# xz --decompress --stdout blue_pup_v2_8gb.img.xz > /dev/sdb
# sync
Yes, I did. The original message is a copy-paste typo error on my part. I used the command just as you show.ETP wrote:Hi gcmartin,
I am assuming you downloaded Blue Pup V2. You therefore need:
That assumes the stick is not mounted and is definitely seen as sdb.Code: Select all
# xz --decompress --stdout blue_pup_v2_8gb.img.xz > /dev/sdb # sync
The stick should be at least 8gb.7-Zip should be used to decompress the 8GB image. (The PortableApps.com version is recommended)
A well illustrated guide to using win32diskimager can be found here:
https://meego.com/devices/netbook/insta ... structions
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# xz --decompress --stdout blue_pup_v2_8gb.img.xz > /dev/sdX
# sync
Hi Tony & welcome to the “dark side.tony wrote:Hi ETP,
thanks for an interesting variant.
I have no windows machine and not much room left on my linux box.
I could however put it on my backup disk to try.
Do you have a grub4dos menu that would work?
Regards Tony.