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Comment on Do Linux distros and BSDs recommend using the command line to set up bootable USBs because most machines should be able to do it without additional software?

Sinthesis@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

Not all linux systems are running a desktop GUI, for example…most servers.

Also, as a linux user/admin for 25+ years I’ve seen these apps come and go. Inevitably the app gains so much popularity that the dev wants some money for it… so they add advertising to the app. Then some other app comes along to replace it, rinse and repeat indefinitely. If your shell commands are POSIX-compliant, they’ll last for decades or more.

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CorrodedCranium@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Do you have an example of apps designed for creating bootable media switching to a paid model?

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- Sinthesis@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Etcher itself has advertisements for www.balena.io products while your USB drive is being written.
  
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