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Ubuntu is one of best Linux operating system among various Linux distributions, Due to its immense popularity among masses, you are more likely to get support, although i do believe each Linux distribution is unique and special , you if want to know about popular Linux distros, you can click here,
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In this post i will explain how to Create bootable USB Ubuntu from Windows for free,
before we move ahead, i want to answer some commonly asked questions about Ubuntu and Linux :
Q: What is Linux is used for?
A: Linux is not a single operating system, but it is family of various Unix like operating systems, Linux is dominant in super computer and server market, it can be used as web server, mail server etc, it can also be used on personal computers, where is getting popular now a days.
Q: Is Ubuntu better than Windows?
A: Both Windows have and Linux ( Ubuntu ) have their own USP, Both are good in their own way, however Ubuntu is largely free and open source, which makes it affordable for everyone.
Q: Is Ubuntu 20.04 stable now?
A: Yes it is stable.
Q: Is Ubuntu 20.04 better?
A : Yes As per my opinion its better than previous Ubuntu versions like Ubuntu 16.04 or Ubuntu 18.04
Q: What is the best Linux operating system? Or What is the best Linux to run from USB?
A: Again as i said earlier, each Linux distribution is special and have a specific purpose, some like Ubuntu are more popular than others, it purely depends upon your requirements, for example Kali Linux is very popular in the area of Cyber Security
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Q: Can Ubuntu be run from a USB stick? Or Can I run an operating system from a flash drive? Or Can you boot Linux from a flash drive?
A :Yes, its possible.
Q: How to use USB stick Ubuntu?
A: Please read our complete post.
Q: Can I try Ubuntu without installing?
A: Yes its possible and we recommend you to do it before completely switching to Linux / Ubuntu.
Q: What size USB do you need for Ubuntu? Or Is 8GB USB enough for Ubuntu?
A: We suggest that you should have minimum 8GB USB, though it possible to use a 4GB USB too.
So lets begin , first you need to download ubuntu iso image, As of now some of official links for downloading it are as below :
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for desktops Latest Version is Ubuntu 22.04, you can download past releases as well as from alternate download links, i have chosen Ubuntu 20.04 for this tutorial, if you want you can download, try and also optionally install Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as well, before you proceed you need to make sure that USB boot is priority over Hard disk and other kind of boot in your laptop or PC BIOS options
One you download iso image, you will also need to download Some software which will write image file ( iso file ) to storage media ( USB or flash drive ), in this tutorial, i will use free and open-source "balenaEtcher" , its a exe file no installation required, there are several other alternatives for it such as "Rufus" and "Ventoy". you can download balenaEtcher from following link :
Alright since we have now both Ubuntu 20.04 iso image and utility to create Live USB system, we need to follow next two steps :
1. Select Ubuntu 20.04 ( or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, which ever ubuntu version you have downloaded ) image ( iso ) file in balenaEtcher`s dialogue box .
2. After this you need to specify storage name, where you will be creating Live USB system ( your USB flash drive name ) in balenaEtcher`s dialogue box.
you are now ready to create (flash) Live USB system, normally it will take few minutes, once it is completed there is also a optional validation option, i would recommend, go for it,
your bootable USB for Ubuntu is now ready,
all you need to restart you laptop or PC while keeping USB flash drive plugged-in
You will get following screen while you will reboot your laptop or PC,
you need to press enter ( Choose default option ), if it does not proceed automatically in few seconds.
Once you have booted from flash drive, you will get two options on screen, one of them is "Try Ubuntu" and Other one "Install Ubuntu" , Since we want to use USB flash drive to play with Ubuntu first, please select Try Ubuntu, it will take you inside Ubuntu OS.
Congratulation you have completed all steps, you are now ready to use Ubuntu form live USB flash drive, you even get a shortcut on screen to install Ubuntu 20.04 directly to your laptop, We suggest you to try Ubuntu for USB stick for sometime and get used to it before installing, Thanks for Reading.
Disclaimer : this content is written as general information, and does not claim to be complete or accurate, readers should consult their respective Personal Computer/Server/laptop/Flash Drive/Operating system vendors; before performing any of these steps, we are not responsible for any damage caused; due to above information.
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