USB Creation Tools

MiniOS can be installed to a USB drive using various tools depending on your operating system.

Recommended Tools

🖥️ Windows

• Rufus - Reliable and versatile. Recommended for most users.
• Balena Etcher - Simple, cross-platform, modern interface.
• Ventoy - Allows placing multiple ISOs on one drive without reformatting.

🐧 Linux

• dd command - Universal command-line tool. Fast and pre-installed on most distros.
• Balena Etcher - Easy graphical interface.
• Original Method - Using standard Linux tools (cp, tar).

🍎 macOS

• Balena Etcher - The easiest way for Mac users.
• dd command - For advanced users comfortable with the terminal.

Other Tools

• UNetbootin - A classic tool, though sometimes less reliable with modern ISOs.
• Drive Utility - GNOME Disks or similar built-in utilities.