Install UNetbootin on Ubuntu 24.04: A Step-by-Step Guide
You install UNetbootin on Ubuntu 24.04 to create bootable USB drives for operating systems.
UNetbootin is a free, open-source application that simplifies the process of making a USB drive bootable with a Linux distribution or other operating system ISO file.
You select your desired ISO, format your USB drive, and boot from it. For instance, you can easily create a bootable Ubuntu 24.04 USB from an ISO downloaded from ubuntu.com.
Install UNetbootin by adding its PPA and updating packages. Open the terminal and run “sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gezakovacs/ppa”, then “sudo apt-get update” followed by “sudo apt-get install unetbootin”.
Run UNetbootin without installing
You can run the UNetbootin tool on Ubuntu without installing it. If you only need to create a bootable USB drive once, running it without installation works well.
To do that, visit the UNetbootin download page.
Download the binary version (the executable program file) for your system.
You can also use the terminal to download the file. Run the command below to do it.
wget https://github.com/unetbootin/unetbootin/releases/download/702/unetbootin-linux64-702.bin
Next, run the command below to make the file executable, then run it.
chmod +x ./unetbootin-linux*
sudo ./unetbootin-linux*
Use it to make a bootable drive.
Install UNetbootin on Ubuntu
If you wish to install UNetbootin on Ubuntu permanently, use the steps below. Installing is helpful if you often create bootable USB drives.
First, run the command below to add its personal PPA package repository (a dedicated source for software packages on Ubuntu) to Ubuntu.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gezakovacs/ppa
Next, run the command below to update Ubuntu packages and install UNetbootin.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unetbootin
That should do it!
Conclusion:
So, UNetbootin is a really handy tool for making bootable USB drives on Ubuntu. Here are the key takeaways:
- Versatility: It supports a variety of Linux distributions, making it useful for different users.
- Ease of Use: Both the runnable and installable versions are straightforward to use.
- Time-Saving: Quickly set up USB drives for installations or live sessions without complications.
- PPA Support: The availability of a Personal Package Archive simplifies the installation process.
- Accessibility: It can be run directly from the download link, freeing users from the need for installation if needed only once.
By following these steps, you can use UNetbootin to get more out of your operating system.
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