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how to install solaris on portable external harddisk

Hi Fnds,

I dont have enough space on my Vista based PC and I want solais to be installed on a portable external hard disk. Can anybody tell me how I can install solaris on external harddisk.

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Assuming your BIOS support USB boot, just follow the usual steps and select the external disk to install the OS.

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