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Re: Most compatible way to prepare USB stick



On Thu 20 Oct 2016 at 10:21:59 -0700, David Christensen wrote:

> On 10/20/2016 09:49 AM, Joe wrote:
> > Simple but not trivial. Since you have used the phrase 'most
> > compatible' in the subject line, I'm afraid I must recommend using
> > Windows.
> 
> +1
> 
> Use Linux 'dd' to wipe the first megabyte, plug the USB flash drive into
> a Windows machine, and use Windows to format it.

Wiping the first megabyte is good advice - it will remove any trace
of previously installed Debian isohybrid images. But Windows machines
aren't thick on the ground here. Can I use a Linux machine? Will I
regret it if I do?

-- 
Brian.


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