Do It Yourself - Bootable Linux Flashdrive

In my earlier post I had posted an article on "Bootable Windows 7 Flashdrive". This time I will give an idea on how to make a persistent(i.e. all your data including desktop settings will remain intact) Linux flash drive. Booting from Linux is great but its better if you can carry your whole Operating System with you. This insures that you are always secure from malicious objects and also add that little personal touch wherever you go.

Open Source or Proprietary: Choice remains with User

Recently, I have seen many forums and blogs full with debates about FOSS and proprietary software (especially Microsoft). And some time it has even been personal accusations from both side rather than presenting the facts. It is being taken as war by some. I am neither a FOSS’s preacher nor a Microsoft’s evangelist but for me, both are equally important. Particularly talking, I have used many Windows OSes and many Linux distros and I have found that all OSes have some strong points as well as weak points. Even now I use Windows XP and Linux Mint 7.

UTL Internet Connection in Linux

Here is a process to use your UTL phones to connect to net in Linux.First of all make sure you have wvdial.conf in your /gedit /etc folder. If not then install it from your Linux distro's website or ask some friend for help.
To check if you have wvdial or not type:
which wvdial in the teminal.
If present it will give you its location.
For wvdial configuration follow these instructions:[ It is configuration for U-Sim]
1.Goto- Terminal.

2.Type: sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf
and then enter the root password i.e., your asscount password