Ok...so I've put Linux Ubunut (installed) on my usb stick put I restarted my pc select usb storage from my dell laptop boot order then message displayed 'remove cds and removable devices, press key to continue' then it says no operating found even though i reinsert my usb stick

i seyz the same messgage 'remove cd or removable device, press key to continue'

yep

did you happen to setup the boot loader at all, this could be the prob. if you didn't do it.

i'm not sure but it should be where the os is installed so if you go into your main os you should be able to do it from inside of that os then try to load it.

Depending on what your BIOS boot settings are you may need to press a key like F12 and select the USB disk to boot to it.

So you pressed F12, selected USB Disk (or similar) and got the above message? If so that is odd. How did you install Linux on to the USB Disk?

i have figured this out. you don't actually boot from the usb you boot from the live cd them you save you stuff on the usb stick. i read it here:

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2.....buntu-610/

Thnx 4 ur time, bt after booting Linux on my usb it still seyz same thing.