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Review: Linux Live USB Creator makes it easier to install Linux |
January 05, 2013
There used to be a time when Microsoft Windows ruled the operating system world. But in recent years, the free and open source Linux operating system has taken a big bite out of Windows' dominance. But Linux has always had an image problem of seeming too difficult and unwieldy to install and learn, with a steep learning curve attached.
Linux Live USB Creator (LiLi for short) aims to take the sting out of a newcomer's introduction to the operating system by making it as easy as possible to get started. All you need is a USB stick with enough space—a minimum 2GB should do the trick—and five minutes of your time to install it. No user manual required.
After downloading and installing the software (developer Thibaut Lauziere also offers a portable version), open it up and you will see a simple straightforward user interface, showing the various steps needing to be completed. Once each step has been successfully carried out, the traffic light icon on the right hand side will turn green.
One option, after installation, is to run Linux inside Virtualbox which has the added benefit of being able to run two OS's at the same time (Windows & Linux)
First, you need to point the app towards the location of your USB stick in the computer. Secondly, you need to choose the source of the Linux installation file. For example, you may have it already downloaded onto your computer. If so, point it towards that file.
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Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023568/review-linux-live-usb-creator-makes-it-easier-to-install-linux.html
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