One of the best methods to choose from different Ubuntu versions is to try them using a LiveCD. But why not to use a USB stick? Using Live uSbuntu Creator you can create a bootable USB stick with Ubuntu 8.10 or above.
A great feature of Live uSbuntu Creator is the virtualization which allows you to run Ubuntu directly into Windows without any installation. Also, using the persistence of data keeps the data and user preferences. These data are stored in a file from the system entirely transparent to the user.
Remember that Live uSbuntu Creator supports only versions higher than 8.10(Intrepid Ibex). Only the following version are compatible with Live uSbuntu Creator: Ubuntu 8.10 or 9.04 Desktop CD, Kubuntu 8.10 or 9.04 Desktop CD, X 8.10 or ubuntu 9.04 Desktop CD, Linux Mint Main Edition 6, CrunchBang Linux Standard Edition 8.10.02. For now Live uSbuntu Creator supports only 32bits versions of this versions. So don’t try the 64bits versions.
The developer explains how to do your portable version of Ubuntu:
Step 1: Start the program and choose a USB key in the list, if not check the option FAT32 “format the key”
Step 2: Select the ISO image or CD of Ubuntu 8.10 or 9.04 (or variant compatible)
Step 3: Choose the size of the data and programs to be stored (usually + 300MB)
Step 4: (optional but recommended) check the option “allow windows to launch” to enable virtualization and the option to hide files on your stick (files system)
Step 5: Start the installation and go to the forum in case of success or failure to leave a comment.
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August 9th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
If I use an 8 GB USB stick and use 1 GB for the Ubuntu install will I still be able to use the remaining 7GB from either XP or Ubuntu?
October 27th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
You can use one USB stick for one bootable operating system build.