#iso #dd #image #rufus #linux #ubuntu #linux #ventoy ### **Writing an ISO to a USB Drive in Linux (Like Rufus on Windows)** Just like **Rufus** ([rufus.ie](https://rufus.ie/nl/)) allows you to write an **ISO to a USB drive** on Windows, you can achieve the same on **Linux** using the `dd` command. --- ### **1. Identify the USB Drive** List all available **disks** using: `sudo fdisk -l` Look for a device like **`/dev/sdc`** (or another name based on your system). - If the USB drive is **`/dev/sdc1`**, the correct **device name** is **`/dev/sdc`** (without the partition number). --- ### **2. Write the ISO to USB Using `dd`** Replace `<path-to-iso>` with the actual location of your **ISO file**: `sudo dd bs=4M if=/home/jan/Downloads/Proxmox\ VE_8.2-1.iso of=/dev/sdc status=progress oflag=sync` - **`bs=4M`** → Uses a block size of **4MB** for better performance. - **`if=<ISO>`** → Input file (ISO path). - **`of=<USB>`** → Output device (USB drive). - **`status=progress`** → Shows progress while writing. - **`oflag=sync`** → Ensures all data is written before finishing. --- ### **3. Wait Until Completion** The `dd` command does **not** show progress unless `status=progress` is used. Once finished, **safely eject** the USB drive: `sudo eject /dev/sdc` --- ### **Final Notes** 🚀 Now your **USB drive** is ready to boot **Proxmox VE 8.2-1** (or any other OS). Be careful when using `dd`, as it **will overwrite** the selected device **without warning**! ✅ [[Edit ISO images in Linux]]] [[Zelf een Windows PE ISO of USB aanmaken]] [[Creating your own Windows PE ISO or USB]]