UNetbootin facts for kids
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UNetbootin version 702 on Void Linux
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| Original author(s) | Geza Kovacs |
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| Initial release | April 2007 |
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 / 4 February 2021 |
| Written in | C++ (Qt 4/5) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Type | Live USB |
| License | GNU GPL version 2 or later |
UNetbootin is a special computer program. Its name means "Universal Netboot Installer." It helps you put different operating systems, like Linux distributions, onto a USB flash drive. This means you don't need a CD or DVD to install them on a computer. UNetbootin can also help you create a "Live USB" system, which lets you try out an operating system without installing it.
How UNetbootin Works
UNetbootin has two main ways it can help you. These are called "modes."
USB Install Mode
This mode is used to create a special USB flash drive or Hard Disk Drive that can start a computer. We call these "bootable" drives. It's like making a portable version of an operating system.
- Works on many computers: You can use UNetbootin on computers with Microsoft Windows, Linux, or macOS.
- Keeps your files safe: When you use UNetbootin, it doesn't erase everything on your USB drive. It adds the new files without formatting the drive.
- Supports many systems: It works with popular Linux systems like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Linux Mint. It also supports other systems like FreeDOS and FreeBSD.
- Helpful tools: You can also put useful computer tools on your USB drive, like programs to help fix problems.
- Use your own files: If you have an ISO image file of an operating system, you can use UNetbootin to put it on your USB drive.
- Finds USB drives easily: The program automatically finds all the USB drives connected to your computer.
- Saves your changes: For Ubuntu, UNetbootin can save any changes you make while using the "Live USB" system. This means your files and settings will still be there the next time you use it.
It's important to know that you can only put one operating system or tool on a USB drive at a time using UNetbootin.
Hard Drive Install Mode
This mode lets you install an operating system directly onto your computer's hard drive without needing a CD. It's like installing from the internet.
UNetbootin is special because it supports many different Linux systems. It's also easy to use on both Windows and Linux computers. When you install an operating system to your hard drive using UNetbootin, it creates a separate space for it. This means you can have two operating systems on one computer, like Windows and Linux, and choose which one to start when you turn on your computer. This is called a dual-boot setup.
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See also
In Spanish: UNetbootin para niños
