I've covered this with a graphical application, but you can use the 'dd' command to make a Linux boot disk. It's really not that difficult - but you do need to make sure you get your paths correct. If you fail that, you risk writing over important data. The dd command takes no prisoners.
If you're new to doing this, just double-check things before you smash that enter button on your keyboard. You should probably be doing that regardless of the command you're entering. We are humans and we make errors. That's another reason to ensure you have a proper backup.
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So, now you can make a boot disk from the terminal. If you're afraid of the terminal, there are GUI applications that'll do this for you. In fact, some distros even come with a 'startup disk creation' tool already installed. You can just use that.
If you're new to doing this, just double-check things before you smash that enter button on your keyboard. You should probably be doing that regardless of the command you're entering. We are humans and we make errors. That's another reason to ensure you have a proper backup.
How To: Make A Linux Install USB • Linux Tips
Today's article is going to be a rather basic article, with worthwhile information, about how to make a Linux install USB.
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So, now you can make a boot disk from the terminal. If you're afraid of the terminal, there are GUI applications that'll do this for you. In fact, some distros even come with a 'startup disk creation' tool already installed. You can just use that.
