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Re: writing iso file to usb stick with dd - garbled files - usb eject e

From Mike Castle@3:633/10 to All on Thursday, March 05, 2026 22:40:02

Subject: Re: writing iso file to usb stick with dd - garbled files - usb eject error?

I believe this whole class of problems is why tools like Rufus (https://rufus.ie/) were developed.

The following might be of interest to some: https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/wiki/FAQ#why-doesnt-rufus-recommend-dd-mode-over-iso-mode-for-isohybrid-images-surely-dd-is-better

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