[xubuntu-users] USB boot disc?

[Kaj Haulrich]

On 09.12.2023 22.29, James Freer wrote:
> I have just found that the CD-ROM of mine seems to have died just when
> i wanted to install the last version of xubuntu. So haven't been able
> to burn a CD.
> 
> Installed USB-CREATOR and followed the instructions [all seemed to
> copy over ok] but the flashdrive does not seem to boot up. I have been
> into setup so it boots first to flashdrive and then HDD. Just boots up
> on HDD... the old version on xubuntu.
> 
> I remember trying this a few years ago and had the same problem so
> just continued with burning an ISO to CDROM [DVD]. I would be very
> grateful for some guidance. What else can i try? Can one put the iso
> on a hard drive?
> 
> james
> 

If you have an USB stick, then why not just use the Ventoy method:
https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html
It's by far the easyest way to install any distro nowadays. No 'burning' 
needed, just download the ISO, copy it to the Ventoy stick and boot the 
whole rigmarole from it. Piece of cake.
Regards,
Kaj.
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