[ltp] Finally!! boot from USB flash drive works

[Nathan Smith]

That's great. I've tried this in the past as well. If I've been 
successful I don't remember it because all I remember is the many 
failures. More details would be great! What combination of tools did you 
use that made it finally work?

-Nathan

Bert Haskins wrote:

> I know that this will not be a big deal for most of
> those on this list.
> I have been asking on this list and others if anyone
> has had any luck booting up a Thinkpad using any form
> of non-rotating media.
> This is a very big deal for me since, even though I'm
> supposed to be retired, I still do a few control applications
> and a using Thinkpad often gives the most and quickest bang for the buck.
>
> It finally works.
> I used a stock PNY attaché USB flash drive with a A31 and though
> it takes a fair amount of time for the startup it does boot
> up and execute a batch file.
> The long startup time is not a problem because most of these 
> applications run 24/7.
>
> Celebration time!!
> ... Bert
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