Thumb drive, Linux, RDi -- WDSCI-L

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Possibly crazy idea, but maybe a Linux guru might chip in...

Is it possible to install a lightweight Linux on a thumb drive or external drive, then install RDi for Linux there? RDi does run on Linux doesn't it? Totally bypass any Windows registry issues, but is it practical.

Sam

On 11/3/2020 2:07 PM, smith5646midrange@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

I tried both ways (from RDi and from IBM installation manager). Neither of them gave me an option to install the key using laptop 2.

I guess I am going to accept defeat on this one. What a shame. I was really hoping I could get it working and justify the purchase.

If anyone can figure out how to get it to work 100% from a thumb drive so NOTHING is stored on my client's laptops, please let me know and I will revisit the topic. Again, I will emphasize, I can't put ANYTHING on the client's laptop...company policy and reason for dismissal. Also, I do not have admin authority on the laptop to install it anyhow. My only option is to install it to a removable device which can be plugged into the laptop and will work AS IS.

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