How to create Bootable USB for Linux

We know that many Linux distributors provide either Live or complete CD/DVD. But for those who wants to take it handy, try this tool.


LiLi(Linux Live) is a freeware tool that can create bootable linux of USB drivers. The user is given with features to select his linux distribution, provide its source etc.


The tool is compatible with many popular virtualization softwares, thus making it possible for any user to try it working in windows.At present the tool supports building bootable linux from many of the widely used light weight linux. Their company has announced that it will be extended to other major linux distribution in their future versions.

LiveLinux running on Windows 7

Steps to Create a Bootable USB Linux

• Select a USB Drive (the drive must be formatted only with FAT or FAT32 partition)
• Select the source of your Linux distribution.  ( The source can be a image file or a CD/DVD, incase you dont have any linux distribution you can download one automatically with this tool.
  
  

  LiLi can autamatically download the linux distros
• Select the persistence, but its always recommended to have the default values.
• The Options tab can be left unchanged
• Click on Create button to complete the task
• Now the USB can be used to boot linux. ( There is an option in Mother Board called “Booting with USB”, it should be enabled)

Supported Linux Distros

• Ubuntu / Kubuntu / Xubuntu 9.10 & 9.04 Desktop CD
• Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.10
• CentOS 5.4
• Debian Live 5.0.2 Gnome/KDE/LXDE/xFce
• Damn Small linux 4.4.10
• Puppy Linux 4.3.1
• Toutou Linux 4.1.2
• Gparted Live 0.4.6-1
• Clonezilla 1.2.2-31
• Fedora 11 (KDE / Gnome) Live CD
• Kuki 2.8
• Mint 6 & 7 Main Edition
• Crunchbang 9.04 Standard & Lite Editions
• Super OS 9.04
• any .IMG file

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