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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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ISOs Explained + four programs to make Linux boot media (makertube.net)

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[–] Drusenija 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have Ventoy on a USB stick, tried to use it recently for DBAN and it didn't work, is there any way to get around that these days? Haven't looked into it recently.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It works for Ultimate Boot CD, which includes DBAN and a lot of other fun stuff.

I play with retro hardware and Ventoy has also worked for me with some weird old isos that even Rufus didn't work with (XP/Server 2003 multidisc from eXPerience that uses a Linux bootloader?)

[–] Drusenija 1 points 3 months ago

That good advice, thank you, will definitely give that a shot!