Install Puppy Linux on a USB key

Josh Blodwell shows you how to turn an old USB key into a PC that you can take anywhere.

Having your own Linux distribution installed on a USB key is extremely useful. Some people use them for PC recovery; others treat them as tiny PCs that they can carry in their pocket. Puppy Linux is great for this, as it fits on a 128MB stick, and you can easily make and distribute your own version. All you need is a USB key with a capacity of at least 128MB, a CD burner and a blank CD. Unlike other methods of creating a bootable USB key, this doesn't rely on HP's Drive Key app either, as Puppy Linux makes the drive bootable.