unetbootin
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Description:
Tool to install Linux/BSD distributions to a partition or USB drive
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 702@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: linux bootable usb installer live-usb cross-platform
Install: brew install --cask unetbootin
About:
UNetbootin is a cross-platform utility designed to create bootable Live USB drives for various Linux distributions and other operating systems. It allows users to easily install or run a Linux/BSD system directly from a USB stick or hard drive partition without needing to burn a CD. The tool simplifies the process of creating rescue disks or testing different operating systems.
Key Features:
  • Supports a wide range of Linux and BSD distributions
  • Can download and install distributions automatically
  • Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Option to create bootable USB drives or hard disk installs
Use Cases:
  • Creating a bootable USB drive for installing Linux
  • Running a live Linux environment without altering the hard drive
  • Setting up a system rescue or diagnostic disk
Alternatives:
  • Etcher – Etcher offers a more modern, simplified interface but supports fewer advanced options like persistent storage creation.
  • Rufus – Rufus is Windows-only and generally faster, but lacks the cross-platform compatibility and network installation features of UNetbootin.
Version History
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Jul 8, 2024 7:41pm 702 0 VERSION_BUMP 84b5d224