How do I make a bootable usb drive?

[Oldmoparguy1]

I just picked up an el-cheapo 1G usb drive. I'd like to be able to boot up a small system on it. Can it be done? How?

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

http://openfacts.berlios.de/index-en.phtml?title=Linux_bootable_USB_key_HOWTO

 

[simple_gifts]

http://www.****smalllinux.org/

Many choices; choices are good.

 

[Master ACiD]

http://www.informationweek.com/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=177102101

windows xp on a usb drive.