Using Balena Etcher for Linux Mint 20.2 installation
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Luke Johnson
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Using Balena Etcher for Linux Mint 20.2 installation
I got used to using Balena Etcher since I tried out Zorin OS (Zorin guide told me to do so). However, other installation guides recommend other tools. Is there a reason to avoid Balena Etcher?
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Re: Using Balena Etcher for Linux Mint 20.2 installation
I have balenaetcher-1.5.99-x64 Appimage installed on my computer and it works fine.
best regards Keith
best regards Keith
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Luke Johnson
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Re: Using Balena Etcher for Linux Mint 20.2 installation
I watched that LTT video on Linux. They seem to recommend Etcher, but they also mention Rufus. Rufus has an option that caught my eye. Yoy can choose between MBR and GPT, and specify BIOS and UEFI. Is this better for installing Mint in such a way that it boots in UEFI mode?
https://discovery.endeavouros.com/insta ... b-key/2021Etcher
Warning! we do not recommend using etcher anymore as there are privacy concerns, etcher is Anonymously reporting errors and usage information. It is not clear if this is done also if you do not validate that you agree with it.