Yes! You can use your own, customized Linux OS on any machine with just a USB drive. This tutorial is all about installing Latest Linux OS on your pen-drive ( fully reconfigurable personalized OS, NOT just a Live USB ), customize it, and use it on any PC you have access to.

What is the best Linux to run from USB?

10 Best Linux Distros to Install on a USB Stick

• Peppermint OS. …
• Ubuntu GamePack. …
• Kali Linux. …
• Slax. …
• Porteus. …
• Knoppix. …
• Tiny Core Linux. …
• SliTaz. SliTaz is a secure and high-performance GNU/Linux Operating System designed to be fast, simple to use, and completely customizable.

Can Ubuntu be run from a USB stick?

Running Ubuntu directly from either a USB stick or a DVD is a quick and easy way to experience how Ubuntu works for you, and how it works with your hardware. … With a live Ubuntu, you can do almost anything you can from an installed Ubuntu: Safely browse the internet without storing any history or cookie data.