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D. Both, C. BulkaLinux for Small Business Ownershttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8264-9_5

5. Take Linux for a Test Drive

David Both1   and Cyndi Bulka1
(1)
Raleigh, NC, USA
 

Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to
  • Describe the function of a “live image USB”

  • Create a live image USB device

  • Configure your computer to boot from a USB device

  • Test drive Fedora on your own or other used computers

  • Test a new computer in the store

Note

In this chapter, the pronouns “I” and “me” refer to David.

Introduction

Like everyone else, those of us who use Linux sometimes need to purchase a new computer. Although the days of poor hardware compatibility are long gone, ...

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