Space required on USB stick for LM boot (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by LordOfLocksley@lemmy.world to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

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I'm pretty much set on running my PC on Linux Mint, but before I make the full plunge I want to test it out by launching it from a USB drive. I was wondering how much discs I would need on the said USB stick so that I can boot into LM environment and test it out.

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[-] tyrant@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

The iso is 2.9gb and I don't think it gets bigger when you burn to USB. I think you'll be good. Welcome to the Linux crew. Mint is a great starting point

[-] nocturne@slrpnk.net 4 points 9 months ago

Setting up the USB to boot mint will wipe the usb, just as an fyi. But as far as space is concerned I think it is under 4gb. I know an 8gb will work for sure.

[-] LordOfLocksley@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Thanks, I was planning on buying a new usb for Mint, so getting wiped won't be an issue

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