Linux: Create a boot stick - how to prepare it

Linux is about free, UNIX-like operating systems. Thereby, there are now numerous Linux derivatives from which you can choose. Regardless of which one you choose, it is necessary to first create a suitable boot stick to install the OS on your system.

How to create a boot stick for Linux

To install Linux on your computer, you first need a bootable USB stick. For this, you will need a USB stick with enough memory and a suitable tool that can help you with this process. You will also need an image of the operating system. You can obtain this from various Internet sites, depending on the derivative.

1. First download a tool of your choice. Unetbootin, for example, is a good choice. About Windows, you can download the tool and start without installation.
2. Once you have started the application with a double click, select the option "ISO" or "floppy drive" at image. Then select the IMG or ISO file that you have previously downloaded.
3. In "TYPE" now click "USB stick". In addition, you still select the USB stick that you have connected to your computer.
4. To start the process now, click "OK". Note that all data on the selected media will be deleted afterwards. Gehen Sie deshalb sicher, dass Sie das richtige Ziellaufwerk ausgewählt haben.