Ubuntu on an external

**videoman1994** · June 14th, 2010, 01:24 PM

Well, I want to install ubuntu on an external(500gb) hardrive, I want to know if its possible. I'm sure it is, I just don't want to attempt anything without good results.

Also, do you recommend a better open source OS? or is ubuntu by far the best in the terms of user friendly?

**de_day** · June 14th, 2010, 02:06 PM

You should be able to install it as long as it's mounted and accessible. I've installed it on an external drive and even a 4gb thumb drive. I like it the best and to me it seems the most user friendly but as they say, UMMV....

**GroundZero3** · June 19th, 2010, 08:19 PM

Ubuntu Full installation to an external USB Hard drive | USB Pen Drive Linux

**de_day** · June 21st, 2010, 08:44 AM

I'm not being critical here but just wonder if Google isn't the first place people go to find something? I know hearing it from someone who's done it before helps but most of these questions on here, I google them to be sure of my answer and point them to instructions like these. Just curious.

And 90% of the time, this site is in the search results.

**stroyal** · June 21st, 2010, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by de_day

I'm not being critical here but just wonder if Google isn't the first place people go to find something? I know hearing it from someone who's done it before helps but most of these questions on here, I google them to be sure of my answer and point them to instructions like these. Just curious.

And 90% of the time, this site is in the search results.

I've found most people don't know how easy it is to find info with Google, heck just a lone serial number, usually brings up all you need to know for a device.

With a little more creative search parameters, just about anything can be found in minutes.