soloojos (Lemmy)May 1, 2024

How to create a bootable Linux USB drive

https://feddit.cl/post/2653719

Show threadSnot FlickermanMay 1, 2024

Any “How To” that doesn’t just use Rufus isn’t worth the page its text is rendered on. Rufus can do Linux boot disks, but is indispensable for Windows boot disk utilities. It’s one of the only ways I know of to make a Windows ToGo installation (equivalent of a Linux Live USB), which I used to install Windows on a friends SD card for their Steam Deck so they can dual-boot.

rufus.ie/en/

If you’re looking to make a Linux boot USB from Linux itself, BalenaEtcher is probably a better bet since Rufus is Windows-only.

github.com/balena-io/etcher

I’ve noticed there’s tons of how-to’s for making a bootable disk on Windows, hardly any for Linux. Perhaps we ought to remedy that?

Windows To Go feature overview (Windows 10) - Windows 10

Windows To Go is a feature in Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education that lets you create a workspace that can be booted from a USB-connected drive.

Show threadSquizzy
Just curious does anyone know why it is an Irish address? I dont see many in the space but I know there is a really active linux contributor in Ireland and I am wondering if rufus is his.
May 1, 2024 at 7:46pmWeb
Show threadscholarMay 1, 2024
I doubt it; rufus is a windows only program
Show threadKhanzarateMay 1, 2024

Rufus is Pete Batard, found it through his links on Rufus’s page.

Dunno who you’re referring to specifically but you can cross reference now.