@metaix1000.. Sorry, I couldn't find an email address for you. Ya, I saw that you changed the folder name but I think part of the problem is that Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.10 have folders folders and files with the same names (syslinux, dists, ldlinux.sys etc.) when they are extracted and they over wrote each other. The other thing is that that the kernal is called "vmlinuz" with no version number.
I watched your video on how to install a live image on a hard drive so I think I will mess around with that. By the way, I like you web page and will be spending some time there! :)
I am using Ubuntu 9.10 to do the configuration. I am trying to use Unetbootin to set up a multi boot usb that will boot Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.10. One of the problems is that both iso's create folders with the same names. So I tried to put one of the live images in a folder and edit the linuxsys.cfg to look for the kernal there but I got an error saying it couldn't find the initrd. I think the only way to do it is to partition the usb and use grub.
@arboryvan: And you don't need separate partitions. Whether you are using Unetbootin or using GRUB2 to boot ISO files you only need one partition. Both ways are loading the Linux file system from an image. So the number of partitions doesn't matter. The reason you may be getting the "couldn't find initrd" error is because you didn't tell it to look for the initrd in the fold you renamed.
@arboryvan: Wow, Wasn't expecting you to post it here. But, I guess that works. Looks like you only have one distro in that config file. you need to modify it I do in the video.
Good tutorial but this method does not seem to work if you are trying to install multiple distros of Ubuntu. I am trying to install Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.10 on a multi boot 4 gig flash drive. Any suggestions?
Nice tutorial. Really useful! There is an easier way, though, using Multiboot. I won't give you the link as I don't know if it is legal, but it is as easy as Linux Mint's/Ubuntu's Live Usb Creator. :)
I've been experimenting a lot since your first video on booting an ISO image and I actually managed to get Grub Legacy to boot the Slitaz iso and the Puppy Linux iso.
What I could not manage to do though is duel boot Grub and Unetbootin. Any ideas on how I could do that? I tried chainloading Unetbootin from Grub but to no avail :(
Thank you very much for making these videos! Very helpful!
spectralcodec 1 month ago
Oh dude, I give up.
Have you any idea if this works with Android x86 and Puppy?
As these distributions seem to have different files and folders, I'm kinda confused about what to edit, to replace and so on.
MegaManNeo 2 months ago
@MegaManNeo: I'll look into it.
metalx1000 2 months ago
@metalx1000 Thank you.
Until then, I'll stay with Puppy alone but Android-x86 is indeed fun to use.
You should give it a try if you haven't already.
MegaManNeo 2 months ago
@MegaManNeo: can you send me a link to which version of Android you are using?
metalx1000 2 months ago
@metalx1000 Sure!
I'll send you a PM with the links.
MegaManNeo 2 months ago
probar la aplicacion "multisystem", tambien sirve para hacer multiboot en un liveusb
test the application "multisystem", also serves to make multiboot in liveusb
ruano1983 3 months ago
@metaix1000.. Sorry, I couldn't find an email address for you. Ya, I saw that you changed the folder name but I think part of the problem is that Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.10 have folders folders and files with the same names (syslinux, dists, ldlinux.sys etc.) when they are extracted and they over wrote each other. The other thing is that that the kernal is called "vmlinuz" with no version number.
arboryvan 9 months ago
I watched your video on how to install a live image on a hard drive so I think I will mess around with that. By the way, I like you web page and will be spending some time there! :)
arboryvan 9 months ago
I am using Ubuntu 9.10 to do the configuration. I am trying to use Unetbootin to set up a multi boot usb that will boot Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.10. One of the problems is that both iso's create folders with the same names. So I tried to put one of the live images in a folder and edit the linuxsys.cfg to look for the kernal there but I got an error saying it couldn't find the initrd. I think the only way to do it is to partition the usb and use grub.
arboryvan 9 months ago
@arboryvan: You need to rename the fold. I go over that in this video, and you must have missed it. Watch this video again.
metalx1000 9 months ago
@arboryvan: And you don't need separate partitions. Whether you are using Unetbootin or using GRUB2 to boot ISO files you only need one partition. Both ways are loading the Linux file system from an image. So the number of partitions doesn't matter. The reason you may be getting the "couldn't find initrd" error is because you didn't tell it to look for the initrd in the fold you renamed.
metalx1000 9 months ago
arboryvan 9 months ago
@arboryvan: Wow, Wasn't expecting you to post it here. But, I guess that works. Looks like you only have one distro in that config file. you need to modify it I do in the video.
metalx1000 9 months ago
Good tutorial but this method does not seem to work if you are trying to install multiple distros of Ubuntu. I am trying to install Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.10 on a multi boot 4 gig flash drive. Any suggestions?
arboryvan 9 months ago
@arboryvan which OS are you doing the configuration on?
moneylu777 9 months ago
@arboryvan: It should work. If you send me a copy of your config file I'll have a look at.
I do have another video on booting multiple distros using grub2 and ISO's
metalx1000 9 months ago
nice tutorial very simple good job
TheHiexpo 11 months ago
This can also be done using this tutorial: kimpl.com
Luftiq 11 months ago
@Luftiq: Thanks, I will look into that :)
metalx1000 11 months ago
This can also be done using this tutorial: kimpl.com
Luftiq 11 months ago
ubuntu usb maker doesnt have the linuxsystem config,in the same place,but then it doesnt really out put all the kernel entries,
frvfilms 1 year ago
My computer doesn't boot from a USB drive.
MissLadyboy007 1 year ago
Nice tutorial. Really useful! There is an easier way, though, using Multiboot. I won't give you the link as I don't know if it is legal, but it is as easy as Linux Mint's/Ubuntu's Live Usb Creator. :)
ACPCalin 1 year ago
@ACPCalin: Why would it not be legal?
metalx1000 1 year ago
@metalx1000 Then I'll post the link :)
watch?v=ruTPtdG4P6Y
You'll need google translate, though as the site is in french. or you could co to this site: omgubuntu.co.uk
and search for the term "multiboot" then pick the first article.
ACPCalin 1 year ago
I need to find my 8GB usb drive to do this :)
leonlim2008 1 year ago
Cool :D
I've been experimenting a lot since your first video on booting an ISO image and I actually managed to get Grub Legacy to boot the Slitaz iso and the Puppy Linux iso.
What I could not manage to do though is duel boot Grub and Unetbootin. Any ideas on how I could do that? I tried chainloading Unetbootin from Grub but to no avail :(
citrick07 1 year ago
great tutorial!
FeelItRising 1 year ago