I'm looking to create a bootable flash drive and need some guidance on which software to use. I'm aware that it's possible to do this through the terminal, but since I'm not fully confident in my terminal skills, I prefer a user-friendly software option instead. Can anyone recommend some reliable programs for this task?
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Ventoy has become my go-to. You install it once on a USB stick, and then you can just add any bootable ISO files you want. It presents a nice menu for booting into the images you choose, making it super easy.
If you’re on Windows, Rufus is another great option. For Linux users, Ventoy is very effective as well! It's efficient and user-friendly, especially for testing various operating systems.
For me, Ventoy has been so easy to use. Just install it, download your ISO, and drag it to the USB stick. It doesn’t support everything though, so keep that in mind!
If you only plan to use one distro, Balena Etcher is a solid choice. But if you want the flexibility to try multiple distros from a single USB, I recommend using Ventoy. Both options work well on Windows, which I assume you’re using.
I’ve heard Ventoy is great too! Once it’s set up, you can just copy ISO files directly onto the USB.
I looked up Balena Etcher, and some reviews mentioned malware. Is it really safe to use?
What types of ISOs does Ventoy not support?