[NTLUG:Discuss] usb install question

[Michael Barnes]

Aaron Perez told me on 5/11/2007 14:15:
> Question
> 
> I have been searching the net to see if it is possible to install Linux on a device via USB cable. I have an obsolete webpad with WinCE and want to put Linux on it. problem is that it only has USB ports and no serial port. the devices board is has a Intel StrongArm SA-1110 processor witch i understand will run Linux. Is it possible to install Linux via USB cable?
> 
> Also, just side note The webpad has a SBC with 64 MB RAM/32 MB Flash, Two Type II PCMCIA Slots, Active Matrix Color TFT12.1" display, XGA 15-Pin Mini D-SUB (Video Output), USB Interface (Host or Slave), Audio In/Out Jacks, PS/2-Style (Mini-DIN) Mouse Port. 
> 
> I also understand that it would have to run a small distribution, something like DSL or a distribution from handhelds.org. Any suggestions as to which one might be better for such low memory capacity?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> --aaron 


Normally, if you boot from the USB device, you can install from it.  Do 
a search on booting from USB and make a small live thumb drive just to 
see if you can boot it.  If you can, then you should be in business. 
Just get some small distro you can put the install package on a bootable 
thumb drive.

Michael