We've already covered how to use an Ubuntu Live CD to backup files from your dead Windows computer, but using the boot cd can sometimes be a little sl A bootable USB drive is the best way to install or try Linux. But most Linux distributions---like Ubuntu---only offer an ISO disc image file for download. You'll need a third-party tool to turn that ISO file into a bootable USB drive. You'll need to
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