linux on usb hdd

[Rob Pomeroy]

Sounds like there's something wrong with the CD - did you verify after burning?  You always should really, with OS installation CDs.

[fat_basterd21]

the cd is fine when i boot from it I've been using it for 8 mths. it even comes up in the autorun when I plug in the usb hdd... I dont remember if I checked it or not but theres no prob on the cd....

[Rob Pomeroy]

Rats.  Perhaps you should look for a distribution that others have managed to get to boot from USB device?

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