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How to make a bootable linux installation usb on mac?
What about the Fedora Media Writer if i you are going to make bootable Linux USB on Mac? That is a convenient and effective method, especially since Fedora Media Writer is available for macOS. It provides a straightforward, user-friendly interface to create bootable Linux USB on Mac with Linux distributions.
Here's how you can use Fedora Media Writer to make bootable Linux USB on Mac:
1. Download Fedora Media Writer
2. Launch Fedora Media Writer
Open the Fedora Media Writer app on your Mac.
3. Select Linux Mint ISO or Fedora
Fedora Media Writer primarily supports Fedora, but it also allows you to make bootable Linux USB on Mac for other Linux distributions.
Since Linux Mint is not directly listed, you can use the "Custom Image" option:
Click "Custom Image".
Browse and select the Linux Mint ISO file you downloaded earlier.
4. Insert your USB drive
Connect your USB drive (at least 4GB, preferably 8GB or more).
Fedora Media Writer should detect the USB automatically.
5. Create the bootable USB
Select your USB drive as the target.
Click "Write to Disk" or similar button.
Confirm your actions; the app will then write the ISO to the USB drive.
Wait for the process to complete
The process might take several minutes.
Once finished, safely eject the USB drive.
7. Use the USB to boot your desired PC
Insert the bootable Linux USB on the older PC.
Boot into the BIOS/UEFI menu and select the USB drive as the boot device.
You should see the Linux Mint live environment or installer.