boot from usb key?

[Kevin Cozens]

Matt Price wrote:
> i'm trying to install ubuntu on a thinkpad x31, which doesn't have a
> disk drive.  So i want to do it from a usb key, though i'd accept other
> methods if people think they're better.

I have information on the procedure I use to make bootable USB keys. It is 
located at http://www.ve3syb.ca/software/bootableusb.html. I tried using 
syslinux but didn't get consistent results. The procedure I use now involves 
the use of grub. Your ability to boot off a USB key will also depend on 
whether your computer supports such a feature or not.

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