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I am using ubuntu via usb to try it out. I can't use wifi. Every time I try to install updates it fails half way through. When I restart all of my setting are lost. Do I need to install in order to get this to work? I like some of the features but in this state it is unusable.

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Did you make a persistent USB drive with Ubuntu? If it's not persistent all settings and installed apps with be erased after you reboot. See this how to. – Seth Jan 16 at 2:41
Yes, you need it installed properly to install updates and wireless and graphics drivers. Ubuntu from USB is intended for trying it out, hardware testing, etc. – mikewhatever Jan 16 at 2:43
But what does this mean: "Every time I try to install updates it fails half way through ."? – vasa1 Jan 16 at 2:51

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