Booting pendrive linux from builtin card reader


  1. hpx64
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    Booting pendrive linux from builtin card reader


    Same as the title, but heres more info:
    i have a hp DV4 pavillion laptop and im wondering if theres anyway to boot linux from my built in memory card reader?So i dont have to waste a flash drive?
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  3. not so gray matter
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    That depends on whether or not your boot loader can read from that drive. If it can then it should be possible. If not... good luck.
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