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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]. | ||
| − | + | #Shut down your PC or laptop and insert the Archivematica USB key. | |
| − | + | #Make sure no other devices are plugged into your USB ports | |
| − | + | #Turn on your PC and hold down the key which brings up your boot menu (usually F12) | |
| − | + | #Choose the boot from USB option | |
| − | + | #Give the XUbuntu desktop a few minutes to load | |
| − | + | #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 19:58, 19 May 2010
Archivematica can be run as a Live USB.
- Shut down your PC or laptop and insert the Archivematica USB key.
- Make sure no other devices are plugged into your USB ports
- Turn on your PC and hold down the key which brings up your boot menu (usually F12)
- Choose the boot from USB option
- Give the XUbuntu desktop a few minutes to load
- 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.