Re: Need dial-up friendly install on USB stick
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 07:41:57AM -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> I'm currently a Windows user who's trying to escape.
>
> I have an unusual batch of constraints:
> 1. It must reside *completely* on a USB stick and be able to
> read/write an existing NTFS hard drive.
> 2. It must be able to connect thru a USB modem, USROBOTICS USR5637.
> a. It will be used on a desktop ( *NO* high speed internet
> ever _available_ ) and on a laptop (WIFI equipped) which
> will often need dial-up.
>
> I've experimented with "live editions" to determine hardware
> functionality. As a permanent solution - DOA!
>
> Using YUMI-0.0.2.5 I've tried:
> debian-live-6.0.1-i386-lxde-desktop.iso
> ubuntu-10.10-desktop-i386.iso
> lupu-525.iso
> multicore_3.7.1.iso
> Using Unetbootin I tried:
> linuxmint-11-gnome-cd-nocodecs-32bit.iso
>
> All but Multicore had lsusb available and recognized the USB modem.
> Only Puppy had a dialer - it could connect but repeatedly dropped
> carrier for unknown cause.
> Mint and Multicore recognized the laptop had WIFI capability - a
> protected WIFI system is nearby.
>
> I've roamed the web for a couple of months (no longer sure Google is
> really a friend ;) I was originally referred to Ubuntu but I've come
> to think is fundamentally I need Debian style repository , much else
> is negotiable.
>
Did you know that most live USB systems can use a mode called
"persistence" that allows you to install new software?
With Debian Live, you should be able to install a dialer (kppp is one
that comes to mind). Depending on your wifi card, you may need to
install special packages and/or enable the non-free repos. ntfs-3g is
the package that enables read/write to NTFS.
-Rob
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