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So I have this spare laptop which is not mine. But they're allowing me to use it. But since the HDD just been wipe I don't really want to install any OS in it (it comes with Vista that's why). 

 

So rather than gathering dust I really want to put it into good use and use it to fold (even at light load would be nice, every little bit helps).

 

So is there a way to fold directly from live cd linux? Because I really don't want to touch the harddisk.

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Technically, yes. But it'll be so inefficient that it's probably not worth it.

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You are better of creating a persistent Linux install on a flash drive.

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You are better of creating a persistent Linux install on a flash drive.

 

Technically, yes. But it'll be so inefficient that it's probably not worth it.

 

Ah Thank you for the info then. Not the answer I was expecting.

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Check the FAQ - I have a link over to the [H]ard forum where they have detailed instructions on making a "appliance" linux folding build, I believe with a USB key... and it is worth it. If you have it laying around, fold! :)

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Check the FAQ - I have a link over to the [H]ard forum where they have detailed instructions on making a "appliance" linux folding build, I believe with a USB key... and it is worth it. If you have it laying around, fold! :)

 

oh yeah i found it. It's no in the faq instead it's in the install guide section.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/876-foldinghome-install-guide-and-links-linustechtips-team-223518/

Thank you so much whaler.

MB :MSI Z77a G45 | Proc: I5 3570K (Stock) | HSF : CM 212X turbo | RAM : Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2X4GB) | VGA : MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr | PSU : Corsair GS600 | Case : CM Storm Enforcer | Storage :  OCZ Vector 128GB, WD Blue 500GB , Samsung 840 Evo 120GB, WD Blue 1TB

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