Tiny Core

Install Tiny Core While Connected to the Internet

Install Tiny Core Without Being Connected to the Internet

Window Managers

Install Microcore

Install on a USB Drive

Encrypted Home

Additional Users

Install Programs

Root Terminal

Root File Manager

Root Text Editor

Mount a Drive or Partition

Backup

Iptables Firewall

Copy and Paste with the Mouse

Change the Screen Resolution

Background Image

Workspaces

Flash Player

Printer

Make a live CD with Programs

Dial Up Modems

Tiny Core Links

Other Links

Contact Details

Tiny Core 2.1-3

Install on a USB Drive

Before installation, save a copy of all files you want to keep. All files on the USB drive will be lost.

Filesystems

Tiny Core can be installed on various filesystems. For more information, see Filesystems.

Installation

Tiny Core can be installed on a USB drive while running Tiny Core installed on a computer, or while running Tiny Core from a live CD, and connected to the internet using a broadband internet connection.

Before installing Tiny Core, Install the extensions "dosfstools" and "syslinux." If selecting ZIP, also Install "per15."

While running Tiny Core, open the terminal and type:

Enter appropriate information as prompted.

Microcore

Microcore may be installed on a USB drive using the same method. It is easiest if you already have Microcore installed on a computer. For more information, see Install Microcore.

Run from the USB drive

With the USB drive connected to the computer, turn the computer off and restart.

If the computer won't start from the USB drive, click here for more information.

Be aware, the BIOS in older computers cannot be set up to start an operating system from a USB drive.

If the BIOS cannot be set up to start an operating system from a USB drive, you can use PLoP Boot Manager to start the operating system from the USB drive.

Swap Partition

A computer uses a swap partition like extra RAM.

If you install Tiny Core on a USB drive, do not make a swap partition on the USB drive, as it will greatly shorten the life of the USB drive. If Linux is installed on the hard drive, it will have a swap partition and Tiny Core will use it. If there is no swap partition, make one on the hard drive.

Alternate Method or Tiny Core Versions Prior to 2.1

This method if installing Tiny Core was introduced in version 2.1. If you have an earlier version, it will not work. The easiest way to overcome this it to download the latest version. Another option is to use an Alternate Method of Installing Tiny Core on a USB Drive.

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