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Creating a Linux Installer on Flash/USB Devices |
In Chapter 2, we explained the installation process of Fedora and Ubuntu Linux distributions using bootable flash/USB media. However, we didn’t go into the details of how to actually create bootable install media on a flash/USB-based device! This appendix presents some methods for quickly creating a Linux distribution installer on inexpensive and readily available and reusable flash-based media, including the various types of USB sticks, SD cards, microSD cards, and so on.
Overview
There are two popular approaches to creating a Linux installer. One approach is to use a native or distro-specific solution; the other approach is more universal. The native or distro-specific approach ...
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