Can i install Leopard on 8GB USB Thumb Drive

Can i custom install Leopard to make it install to 8GB USB Thumb Drive?
I know in Tech. Spec. said request 9GB space.
Can i only install basic Leopard and not install languages, printer drivers?
I just wish boot Leopard from USB Thumb Drive for troubleshooting.

tonycat wrote:
Can i custom install Leopard to make it install to 8GB USB Thumb Drive?
I know in Tech. Spec. said request 9GB space.
Can i only install basic Leopard and not install languages, printer drivers?
I just wish boot Leopard from USB Thumb Drive for troubleshooting.
Welcome to the Apple forum.
The answer is simple - try it - you don't have anything to lose.
Yes, the minimum is said to be 9GB and that does not include anything for programs or anything.
I suspect the real minimum is closer to 10 or 11.
Let us know how it goes.

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