Installing Linux On A Memory Card

[christo930]

I would like to install linux on a memory card on my hp 9610us laptop. It has a built in memory card reader, but I don't know if it can boot from it and if it can, what special (if any) prep is needed for the memory card. Does anyone know of a faq or how-to to install linux on a memory card (secure digital)? I am assuming that 8gb would be plenty for the os and and my files. Would it be possible to create a file on my hard disk that linux can access as a hard disk when it's running to use as a swap file? I don't think the memory cards are fast enough for that use (or are they)?

CHris

 

[Squirrel61]

Most internal memory card readers are connected on the internal USB hub. That means that you have to treat the card like a USB flashdrive. Search for a Linux distribution that is suitable for flash drive installation (try Puppy Linux) and follow the directions, but point it to the memorycard. Then try to boot from USB.

 

[norm]

unetbootin makes it easy http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/