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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Is there a software for Linux to make "Windows to Go" external SSD like you can with Rufus on windows? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by aprehendedmerlin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hi guys, basically as the title says I want to make external SSD drive with "Windows to Go" for the stuff that I really need Windows for unfortunately (proprietary CAD software) but there is no software for making this on Linux that I can find

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[–] diamond@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 10 months ago

You can use something like virt-manager to mount your USB as a hard drive within the VM then install it from an ISO file.

I would recommend something like Tiny11 for this, but make sure to install the appropriate drivers for your hardware first (or at least have the installers ready for when you reboot).

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