Create Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick

Easily install your favorite Linux operating system on a flash drive or USB key no larger than your thumb (Thumb Drive). Your Portable Linux operating system can then be taken with you, and run from any computer that can boot from the USB flash device. Bring your entire operating system, desktop, applications, files, email, personal settings, favorites, games and more with you. It’s your own personal operating system you can carry in your pocket.
The Pendrivelinux focus is to provide simplified portable Linux flash drive installation tutorials and custom USB Linux installers, making it easy for anyone to install, boot, and run their favorite Linux from a flash pen drive!


Universal USB Installer is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The Universal USB Installer is easy to use. Simply choose a Live Linux Distribution, the ISO file, your Flash Drive and, Click Install. Other features include; Persistence (if available), and the ability to format the flash drive (recommended) to ensure a clean install. Upon completion, you should have a ready to run bootable USB Flash Drive with your select Linux version installed.

Universal USB Installer (UUI) Screenshots


Universal-USB-Installer-1.8.3.4.exe – February 18, 2011 – Changes
Added entries for Ubuntu 10.04.2, Linux Mint 10 KDE, and Linux Mint 10 LXDE.  Consolidate both pre-install warning notifications into one.


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