Ubuntu live CD

[John Levin]

> On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 20:31:15 +0000, Seth Williamson 
> <orthodox at ntelos.net> wrote:
>> I just booted from the Ubuntu live CD.  Got online with zero hassle.  
>> I
>> am always a little nonplussed by live CDs, since I can't save mail or
>> anything else from session to session, it doesn't seem to be much
>> incentive for trying anything serious.  But it's good to get a look at
>> the new Gnome and the new Evolution 2.0.1.
>>
>> Can somebody tell me if there is any way to save settings from session
>> to session for e-mail, IM clients, etc.?  Seems a pain to have to
>> re-enter that every time.
>

Yes, you can save files etc on a usb key or floppy disk, etc.
the ubuntu live disk also has a "persistent home" option saving 
settings and config files etc.
See: http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.php/PersistentHomeHowTo

John