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Archivematica can be run as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_USB Live USB].
 
Archivematica can be run as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_USB Live USB].
  
1. Shut down your PC or laptop and insert the Archivematica USB key.  
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#Shut down your PC or laptop and insert the Archivematica USB key.  
2. Make sure no other devices are plugged into your USB ports
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#Make sure no other devices are plugged into your USB ports
3. Turn on your PC and hold down the key which brings up your boot menu (usually F12)
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#Turn on your PC and hold down the key which brings up your boot menu (usually F12)
4. Choose the boot from USB option
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#Choose the boot from USB option
5. Give the XUbuntu desktop a few minutes to load  
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#Give the XUbuntu desktop a few minutes to load  
6. Look in the Docs directory on the desktop for the Archivematica workflow instructions document.
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#Look in the Docs directory on the desktop for the Archivematica workflow instructions document.
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There are some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_USB#Limitations known limitations] with using a Live USB on Macs and older PCs.
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You can [[download]] and create your own Archivematica Live USB.

Revision as of 18:58, 19 May 2010

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Archivematica can be run as a Live USB.

  1. Shut down your PC or laptop and insert the Archivematica USB key.
  2. Make sure no other devices are plugged into your USB ports
  3. Turn on your PC and hold down the key which brings up your boot menu (usually F12)
  4. Choose the boot from USB option
  5. Give the XUbuntu desktop a few minutes to load
  6. Look in the Docs directory on the desktop for the Archivematica workflow instructions document.

There are some known limitations with using a Live USB on Macs and older PCs.

You can download and create your own Archivematica Live USB.