Webopedia Term of the Day: What is Linux USB? | Linux Today

Webopedia Term of the Day: What is Linux USB?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 26, 2011

“Linux USB typically refers to the capability to boot and run
the Linux open source operating system from a USB flash memory
stick or USB pen drive. A portable Linux OS on a USB drive enables
users to easily take their operating system, supporting apps and
personal settings with them and run the OS from any computer that
can boot from a USB flash device. Linux USB can also refer to Linux
driver support for the three main USB standards, USB 1.1, USB 2.0
and USB 3.0.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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