I used Rufus on Windows 10 for making a persistent linux (Ubuntu 19.10) on a 64GB SSD. I chose 40GB for the persistent partition and after the boot it always ask 'Try Linux on CD or Install it?'. I went for trying it out, because my goal is to only have it on my SSD, to be portable. My problem is that the casper-rw is 40GB but 38GB is used. Is this normal? Where should I install my programs? Or 64GB is not enough? I want to use it for developing.
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Persistence by Rufus is experimental, and there is a bug. You can create a persistent live drive according to the following link: How is it easier to make a persistent live drive with Ubuntu 19.10? -- But if you want to use Ubuntu for development it might be better to get a real installed system, maybe installed into a fast USB 3 pendrive, but better into an SSD in an external box or via a USB to SATA or m2 adapter. – sudodus Jan 22 '20 at 19:14
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1You can install Ubuntu in an external drive (that is independent of the internal drive) according to this link: How do I install Ubuntu to a USB key? (without using Startup Disk Creator) – sudodus Jan 22 '20 at 19:44
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Did you try to do a software update? This can quickly fill a casper-rw file or partition. You can create a reliable mkusb persistent install to the SSD using this method: https://askubuntu.com/questions/855696/can-a-persistent-ubuntu-install-be-made-to-the-pendrive-it-was-booted-from – C.S.Cameron Jan 23 '20 at 01:49