Putting a bootable Linux distribution on a usb memory stick using the Windows operating system.

In this website I intend to demonstrate how easy it is for almost anyone to be able to put linux on a stick and boot up. But wait I can hear you ask a question...

Why would I want to do this? And besides, you know, I've heard this is something very difficult to do!

It would be great if you could carry a live operating system in your pocket.

Everywhere you go (home, school, the streets, the hood) you could have the Operating System that you wanted to and worry less about viruses and spyware in your pocket. Also you would not leave behind any traces of yourself and not mess up someone else's system.

OK to answer your second question – well it was a lot more difficult a few years ago but recently it has become a lot easier to the point that almost anyone can manage it.

You're joking about the experience part right - surely I'm going to need a computer science degree to do this?

I'm not joking. Obviously you would need to be the sort of person who knows how to use a mouse, a keyboard, download software, unzip programs. Quite basic knowledge like this will be enough to get you your very own 'Linux on a stick'.

The hardest part is going to be the BIOS and as you have made a special effort to come to this site I am going to talk you through that as well.

In fact, why don't we take a look at this part first. To the BIOS!