diff --git a/content/faq/_index.md b/content/faq/_index.md index 6b45c21..2c40663 100644 --- a/content/faq/_index.md +++ b/content/faq/_index.md @@ -192,9 +192,18 @@ systemd folks.

How do I boot Grml from a USB stick?

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Check out the grml2usb manpage -and the grml-wiki page -"Boot Grml from usb-stick/firewire-device".

+Since Grml 2009.10 you can directly "dd" our ISOs to an empty USB stick/key, like this: + +
+dd if=grml64-full_2018.12.iso of=/dev/sdX           # OVERWRITES /dev/sdX!
+
+ +where /dev/sdX is your USB device. **Warning:** all previously stored data on the USB device will be lost. + +For more flexibility, please check out our [grml2usb tool](/grml2usb/) and its manual. + +On our wiki, you will find additional background information on [booting from USB](https://github.com/grml/grml/wiki/usb). +On modern PCs, both `dd` and `grml2usb` just work.

Is it possible to store my settings?

@@ -292,11 +301,10 @@ software raid arrays.

Of course running from CD/DVD is a common way to boot Grml. But Grml provides many more ways to boot:

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It is possible to boot Grml via USB (e.g. USB stick or +It is possible to boot Grml via USB (e.g. USB stick or harddisk), firewire, or running from a Compact Flash disk. It works out of the box; you don't need to modify anything. Check -out the usb -webpage in the grml-wiki for more details.

+out [the entry on USB boot](#usbboot) for more details.

Your computer can not boot from CD-ROM but provides a floppy disk? Take a look