Part 2: How to Make Bootable USB Flash Drive from ISO (Mac) Etcher is a great tool to create a bootable drive on computers running Mac OS. There are some initial preparatory steps that you will need to execute before actually creating the boot drive from your ISO file. In this example, we will show you how to create an Ubuntu boot drive on Mac OS. How to write a USB stick with macOS. How to write a USB stick with macOS.
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If you've ever wiped your computer without having a proper backup of your operating system, or just wanted to, chances are you've had to rely on Linux to help you out, specifically the distro. Ubuntu doesn't get a lot of love compared to powerhouses like and, but those who do use it are often fans for life. It is currently the most popular Linux distribution and has a dedicated community that's actively working to make it smoother, faster, and more secure. Since it's based off of Linux, it has the ability to boot on pretty much anything, from a USB drive to. While it's pretty impressive that a can handle an entire operating system, it won't help you get your computer up and running. In this guide, I'm going to show you how to create a USB drive that contains all of the necessary files to boot your Windows PC or Mac into Ubuntu.
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To create this bootable USB drive, also known as a live USB, you will need access to a USB drive with at least 2 GB of storage and a functioning computer, but it does not matter if it is a Mac or Windows. In addition, you will also need a copy of the latest version of Ubuntu, which can be downloaded from.
Installation for Windows Users If you have access to a Windows machine, the process of creating a live USB is extremely easy. All you have to do is download the from. When it's done, you can boot directly into Ubuntu by selecting the USB drive from your Boot Devices. The way to access the the Boot Devices menu varies between manufacturers, but it can usually be accessed by pressing one of the F keys right after powering on your computer. Once you select your live USB disk and your system boots up, choose the option to 'Try Ubuntu Without Installing' and wait for the operating system to start.
Installation for Mac Users Unfortunately, Mac OS X does not have a tool like Universal USB Installer to create a live USB, but as a Mac user, you should be used to that feeling by now and know that it isn't a big deal. Instead of using a traditional app, we will use.
You should now see a list of all the drives attached to your Mac. Look for your USB drive and take note of the number after /dev/disk. If you are unsure which disk is associated with USB drive, you can unplug your drive, enter the previous command, plug your USB drive back in, enter the command one more time, and then compare the two outputs to find your USB drive's node Once you have that node number, you can use it to flash the the.img file with the following commands. Be sure to replace the # symbols with your node number and run each command separately. When it asks for you admin password, make sure to enter it and continue on.
Also, make sure to replace 'Desktop' if your.img file is somewhere else. Diskutil unmountDisk /dev/disk# sudo dd if=Desktop/Ubuntu.img of=/dev/rdisk# bs=1m diskutil eject /dev/disk#.
Right, I'll get right to it. How can I make a Linux Live USB on Windows, that I can use on a Mac.
In front of me, I have a Windows laptop, and a dropped Mac Book Pro that won't properly boot. I need the Live USB to see what's wrong with the Mac, but conventional methods won't work. Running Linux on VM on the Windows isn't really viable, as it's a very old laptop, and I can only do basic stuff on it. The Live USB has to boot on the MAC.
Spec on Mac: 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 13.3 inch MacBook Pro Model MD313X Bought early 2012 Sort of in a rush.