Hey everyone! I'm looking to try out Linux on my computer by booting it from a USB drive using an ISO image (Live USB). I've already experimented with a virtual machine, but I'm curious if there are any risks or preparations I need to consider before I go forward with this. Are there specific things I should keep in mind to stay safe or to avoid potential issues?
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Definitely back up any important files, like photos or documents, even if it's just a precaution. You can access those files in Linux, but it's always smart to have a backup just in case!
No actual risks involved as long as you don't mess with your main boot system or install Linux over your current operating system.
If you're not planning on installing Linux onto your system, you should be pretty safe. Just use a USB drive that doesn't contain any important data, and you're good to go!
Consider using Ventoy; it's a cool tool that lets you boot multiple Linux distros from the same USB stick without needing to erase it each time.
The main thing to keep in mind is that any data already on the USB drive will be erased when you burn the ISO to it. So make sure to back up anything important before proceeding!
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