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Article #691Re: Portable Ubuntu again
From: Doug
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:11
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:11
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Phil..c wrote: > Doug wrote: >> Phil..c wrote: >>> Doug wrote: >>>> James C wrote: >>>>> On 2009-07-16 19:21, Doug wrote: >>>>>> I have downloaded and run the latest Portable Ubuntu remix which I >>>>>> take to be based on Ubuntu 9.04. When I go to "System/About >>>>>> Ubuntu" the message shows the version as 8.04. How can I find out >>>>>> which version I have. I have posted this message on the Portable >>>>>> Ubuntu Forum but so far I have not received a reply. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks for your reply James. >>>> >>>>> Try this command in a Terminal: >>>>> >>>>> cat /etc/issue >>>>> >>>> I get "Ubuntu 8.04.1 \n\l >>>> >>>> >>>>> And what was the full name of the file you downloaded and ran? >>>> >>>> Portable_Ubuntu.exe. >>>> >>>> Downloaded from Sourceforge.net after the message "Your Portable >>>> Ubuntu Remix will start shortly." >>>> >>>> Doug. >>> >>> Hi Doug what type of machines do you wish to run it on ? >>> >>> see here >>> http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-netbook >>> >>> You have most probably looked at this but just in case >>> >>> >>> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PortableDevices >>> cheers >> >> >> Hi Phil, thanks for your reply. >> >> "Portable Ubuntu Remix" is a version that is installed on and runs >> from a thumb drive plugged into any Windows machine and runs on a >> Windows desktop, not dual boot or virtual machine. >> It is portable in as the thumb drive can be taken with you and used >> where ever you are in any Windows machine. >> >> http://portableubuntu.demonccc.cloudius.com.ar/ >> >> Your above links lead to websites about the standard Ubuntu o/s. >> >> Doug > > Sorry about that chief . And thank you for the reply > > Looks a neat app but unable to assist any further > and I am a bit biased towards puppy so I better stop now. > Cheers I have received a reply on the Forum, Portable Ubuntu is version 8.04. Doug.
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