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Re: [ecs] baffling ubuntu issue Kevin Keane Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:01:23 -0700

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Mark,

This probably occurs because the live CD can't be written to. Instead,
Linux writes to an "overlay" - basically a RAM disk that sits on top of
the CD. These writes will be discarded as soon as you shut down Ubuntu.

I wouldn't have expected this to extend past the CD, though, since a
thumb drive is supposed to be writable.

I hope this helps!

Mark Gilmore wrote:
> using ubuntu-live cd:
> when i copy a file to a *device* (like a thumb drive), my free memory
> decreases by the approx size of the file (until i unmount the volume).
> what in the world am i missing here ??
> thanks !
> 


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