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by hundovir
26. Apr 2015, 21:32
Forum: Salix pub
Topic: Very pleased.
Replies: 1
Views: 3524

Very pleased.

Just a quick "hello" from a new user. I've been using standard Slackware (14.1, 32-bit) as my own main OS for the last 6 months and tried out Salix because I wanted an easy/helpful Slack-based distro to install on my sister's laptop. She's a non-techy (main computer use: Facebook Scrabble!) and I ...
by hundovir
22. Apr 2015, 15:23
Forum: Problems
Topic: [solved] Live USB persistence
Replies: 4
Views: 5317

Re: Live USB persistence

Thanks djemos. Yes, syslinux is installed on the Slackware I was running when launching the script.

I have done a third install and everything seems to work fine this time, but I don't think I did anything different. Everything works fine despite now getting an "improperly dismounted" message at ...
by hundovir
20. Apr 2015, 17:30
Forum: Problems
Topic: [solved] Live USB persistence
Replies: 4
Views: 5317

Re: Live USB persistence

First try I loop mounted the iso and ran the install script. Had the same problem as at present. Second (current) try I loop mounted the iso, copied all files/dirs to the usb and then ran the install script from there. Created a 1G persistent file when asked. That file is indeed on the USB.

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by hundovir
20. Apr 2015, 15:20
Forum: Problems
Topic: [solved] Live USB persistence
Replies: 4
Views: 5317

[solved] Live USB persistence

Hello.

I've been playing with the live iso for a couple of days and very much enjoying it. I use Slackware as my main distro and am hoping to use Salix live as a "pocket" version.

I seem to have successfully installed the live iso to an 8G usb stick. I say "seem to", because although everything ...