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→use livecd-iso-to-disk script to write a live USB: add hints
'''takes a downloaded soas.iso file and writes it directly to a USB stick'''
'''takes a downloaded soas.iso file and writes it directly to a USB stick'''
--overlay-size-mb 800 sets size of persistence file. (delete this command if want non-persistent USB)
Hints:
1-) Use text editor to write script and be sure it is correct. Then copy-paste into the terminal.(safer)
(--overlay-size-mb 800 sets size of persistence file.)
*delete this command if you want a non-persistent USB
2-) use "--overlay-size-mb 300" for 2GB USB
$ su -c "livecd-iso-to-disk --format --reset-mbr --overlay-size-mb 800 /home/xxx/Desktop/soas-i386-20100208.16.iso /dev/sdb"
$ su -c "livecd-iso-to-disk --format --reset-mbr --overlay-size-mb 800 /home/xxx/Desktop/soas-i386-20100208.16.iso /dev/sdb"