[ubuntu-za] installing ubuntu on a usb 120gig samsung hard drive

[jean gruneberg]

Dimitri Mallis wrote:
> hi list
> 
> has any one tried to install ubuntu onto a external usb hard drive. i 
> went thru the entire install process fine, then when it boots everything 
> seams well. it shows the bit map ubuntu image and cross bar loading 
> stuff... then a message pops up
> 
> /bin/sh: can't access tty; job control turned off
> 
> this sounds quite simple. it would seam that all i need to do is turn 
> job control on, but im not sure how to do that
> 
> i would apreciate any help
> 
there might be some clues here?

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=80811

Jean