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 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20110819124832.ga17...@aurora.owens.net
