Tiny core linux in usb

Install Tiny Core on a USB Drive without being Connected to the Internet — Version 3.6

This method may be used to install Tiny Core on a USB drive using a computer not connected to the internet. It may be used by people who don’t have an internet connection. It may also be used by people using wireless or dial up internet connections, which can’t be connected to the internet until after Tiny Core is installed.

Before installing Tiny Core, save a copy of all files you want to keep. All files will be lost.

Be aware: Older computers may not be able to start an operating system on a USB drive.

Use the Latest Version

Use the latest version of Tiny Core. New versions have improvements and additional features.

To use this method of installation, you need Tiny Core 3.6.

Things You Need

Or the dosfstools-3.tcz and syslinux.tcz extensions. If you plan to use the USB zip option in the installer, you also need perl5.tcz.

Download Tiny Core

Download the latest version of Tiny Core from one of the mirrors, and write it to a CD.

Download Extensions

Download either install.gz

Or the dosfstools-3.tcz and syslinux.tcz extensions. If you plan to use the USB zip option, also download perl5.tcz.

These may be downloaded from the same mirrors.

Download Parted Magic

Download the latest version of Parted Magic.

Run Parted Magic

Start the computer, running Parted Magic.

Partition the Drive

Before installing Tiny Core, the drive needs to be partitioned appropriately.

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

Start the GParted Partition Editor.

Warning: Be sure to select the correct drive. If you select the wrong drive, everything on that drive will be lost.

Delete the existing partition.

Create an Ext2 partition using the entire USB drive.

Set the flag of the partition to Boot or Active.

Create tce Directory and Paste Extensions

Open the file manager, select the drive (on the left side — this mounts it), then find the partition you created. It may be something like /media/sda1/.

If using install.gz, create a new directory in the partition, and name it “tce.” Copy and paste install.gz to the tce directory (not /tce/optional).

If using the .tcz extensions, create a new directory in the partition, and name it “tce.” Create a new directory in the tce directory, and name it “optional.” Copy and paste all .tcz files you downloaded to the /tce/optional directory.

When installing from a hard drive or USB drive, put install.gz or extensions in the tce directory of the operating system you are installing from.

Run Tiny Core

Put the Tiny Core CD in the drive, and restart the computer, so it runs Tiny Core.

Install Local

If using install.gz, skip this.

If using the .tcz extensions, open the App Browser, click Local, click on an extension, and click OK. Repeat this to install each extension.

In some situations, you may need to mount the USB drive before running Install Local. To mount the drive, start the mount tool. If the drive is green, it is already mounted. If it is red, click on it, so it becomes green.

Run the Installer

Run the installer from Control Panel, then HD/USB Install.

Select the location of either the tinycore iso file, or the tinycore.gz file.

Select Existing Partition. Then select the partition. Warning: If you select the wrong partition, everything on that partition will be lost.

Click on the square preceeding “Mark Partition Active (bootable)” so it becomes ticked.

Formatting Options: Select No formatting, use existing.

Boot options: You may leave this blank.

Tiny Core will be installed.

Restart the Computer

You can restart the computer and run Tiny Core. Remember to remove the CD.

If the computer will not start Tiny Core on the USB drive, see If a Computer Won’t Start from a CD, DVD or USB Drive

Use Passwords

If you want to use passwords to prevent other people from logging in, you can set up a menu, as explained in Extlinux Bootloader, and add passwords, as explained in Extlinux Passwords.

Persistent opt

If persistent opt is used on a USB drive, in most situations, it results in less writing to the usb drive. Most people change settings in opt, less often than they backup.

When setting up persistent opt in a USB drive, it is ideal to use the UUID.

To set up persistent opt, edit the bootloader configuration file, adding persistent opt (/mnt/sda1/boot/extlinux/extlinux.conf. It may be a partition other than sda1.).

You should already have tce=UUID=“9aff3da3-474d-440d-bb6c-3240afe84ac6” (the number will be different). To set up persistent opt, copy the UUID number for opt, like this

opt=UUID="9aff3da3-474d-440d-bb6c-3240afe84ac6" tce=UUID="9aff3da3-474d-440d-bb6c-3240afe84ac6"

Use the UUID number for your USB drive.

After setting up persistent opt, edit /opt/.filetool.lst, and remove all references to opt, so it is not included in backup.

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Tiny Core Linux

TinyCore is an open system that starts you off with a basic desktop and lets you choose which applications you want to install.

In fact, you can even install applications to a USB stick, that way you can take the CD and USB stick with you, use it in another computer, and still have the same working enviroment.

Applications you may be interested in include web browsers, spreadsheets, video players, and audio editors amongst many others available.

Here are the simplest ways that TinyCore can be run depending on your needs. You should read the following brief paragraphs to determine which one is right for you.

These are just the basics to get you up and running. There are more advanced techniques available in the forums and on the TinyCore Wiki pages.

3. Cloud Mode

Cloud mode is the easiest way to start. Insert the CD and turn on your computer. When you see the TinyCore banner, simply hit the enter key.

After displaying a few messages the desktop will appear. At this point you are free to remove the CD if you wish. Applications installed in this mode will always be put in memory, never on your disk.

This is a good mode to use if you just want to try out applications to see if you like them or to simply surf the web. You will have to reload your applications each time you reset the computer.

4. USB Stick Mode

This is for people who wish to save their applications and prefer NOT to install them on their hard drive, or wish to make them portable.

Plug in a USB memory stick, insert the CD, and turn on the computer. When you see the banner type, «tinycore waitusb=10» without the quotes and hit the enter key.

When the desktop appears you will see the window bar on the bottom of the screen. Single click on the icon that looks like a file cabinet; that will open the file manager program.

In the left pane you will see the directory tree. Look for the directory called «mnt/» and if it is not already expanded, click on the + sign just left of it. This will show you the drives connected to your computer.

Your memory stick should be listed as «sda1». Click on sda1 and make sure the the known filename appears in the panel to the right. If it doesn’t, then try the other drives listed under «/mnt» (but not fd0) until your filename appears.

In the left panel right click on the drive that your stick is listed as and select «Create directory» from the pop up menu; a box will pop up prompting you for a directory name. Type in «tce/» and hit the enter key. You have just created the directory where TinyCore will save any applications, desktop settings, and files you create. The next time you start your computer TinyCore will automatically find this directory and all your applications will be available to run.

When you want to shut down, click on the icon at the left end in the window bar at the bottom of the screen, and a little window will pop up. Under «Backup Options» it should say «Backup» and under that it should list your memory stick as «sda1/tce». Click on «OK» and any new files will be saved. Never just hit the power switch.

5. USB Stick Boot Mode

If your computer is capable of booting off of a USB memory stick you can transfer TinyCore to the stick, allowing you to run without the CD.

READ SECTION 4 FIRST; IT CONTAINS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Plug in a USB memory stick, insert the CD, and turn on the computer. When you see the banner, type, «tinycore waitusb=10» without the quotes and hit the enter key.

When the desktop appears, you will see the window bar on the bottom of the screen. Single click on the icon that has a screwdriver displayed in it. When the Control Panel pops up, click the HD/USB Install button. When the install window pops up, follow the directions in that window.

THIS WILL DELETE THE CONTENTS OF THE MEMORY STICK! BE SURE IT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANYTHING IMPORTANT!

6. Installing Applications

Click on the desktop. When the menu pops up go to ‘System Tools» and click on «AppBrowser».

When the AppBrowser pops up, look to the left of the «Go» button and make sure the dropdown box is set to «OnDemand». Look to the right of the «Go» button and where it says «TCE» make sure it points to your USB memory stick, usually «/mnt/sda1/tce/optional».

If your memory stick is not «sda1» then edit it with the correct location and click the Set button. Now click on the «Connect» button, select an application, click «Go», and your application will be installed.

Be sure to read the text under the «Info» tab; it may contain additional instructions to complete the install.

7. I’m Having Problems

My Applications Are No Longer Available When I Restart The Computer.

You may have a slow USB device. Reboot and try «tinycore waitusb=20».

You installed them OnDemand instead of OnBoot.

Click on the desktop and from the popup menu go to OnDemand and click on your application, if it still does not start, click on the desktop again and select Applications from the popup menu and click on your application.

How Do I Change An Application Between OnDemand And OnBoot?

Click on the desktop and from the popup menu go to SystemTools and select ControlPanel. When the control panel pops up, select AppsAudit.

To change an application from OnDemand to OnBoot, click OnDemand and then Maintenance. From the right panel click the applications you wish to change. Click OnDemand and Exit OnDemand. Now click OnBoot and then Maintenance. From the left panel click the applications you want OnBoot.

When you are done click OnBoot and then Exit OnBoot. Your changes will take effect the next time you reboot.

8. I Need More Help

Check out the FAQ page; there is plenty of useful information listed there. Also check out the Wiki Getting Started page. If you need more help you should first try searching the forums. There is a good chance that somebody else has had the same problem and a solution was found.

You can also sign up for the forum. Just pick a user name, a password, supply your E-mail address, and you’re in! Except for a «Wellcome to TC» message, you will not receive any E-mails you did not request. Be sure to state the nature of the problem and how you arrived at that point. Please also include a brief discription of your hardware.

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