Re: Write an install image to a flash drive?

[Edgar Pettijohn <edgar%pettijohn-web.com@localhost>]

Just install the system to the flash drive instead of the hard drive.
On Aug 25, 2019 3:54 PM, Bob Bernstein <poobah%ruptured-duck.com@localhost> wrote:
>
> Thanks for your reflections on USB sticks and booting therefrom!
>
> I know I am going to do more experiments with them. I bought two 
> 64 gig sticks, one of which I used to upgrade my 'current' 
> NetBSD machine, but the other is still in its package. Not sure 
> what I will do with it.
>
> I would like to have a USB stick that would boot up to a running 
> Netbsd system that is presenting me with a login prompt, rather 
> than defaulting to the sysinst interface with which the 
> install.img presents one.
>
> I'm certain this is child's play for the wizards around here, 
> and I use that term only with immense respect, because the 
> incredible level of expertise shown by many on this list is only 
> ever gained by work, work, work, and work, followed by more um 
> WORK! <g>
>
> Thank you -- a bit wordy here this afternoon (in New England).
>
> -- 
> Poobah