Two Linux setups using a single USB drive.
Two Linux setups using a single USB drive.
I appreciate the feature of keeping my OS on a USB stick in my pocket. A 32GB 3.0 USB drive works well. Can you create a partition that lets you install both Kali and Ubuntu using Rufus 3.13? I previously used that method for USB Linux but only supported one OS. Any suggestions? Thanks!
You can add as many operating systems as needed on your pendrive by creating several partitions, but the goal isn't installation—it's setting up a live environment from a disc image. Because it's a binary copy, any existing partitions are erased, so you can only have one partition on a single device this way. For a Linux dual-boot setup, you'll need to divide it properly and complete the full installation for each distribution. -edit- it looks like @paddy-stone discovered a tool that makes this possible.
Ventoy is the best option. Captured screenshots of ISOs are saved on a 32GB USB stick, displaying six different distributions I can launch. The process is straightforward—just read the instructions and copy the ISOs. As shown, there’s ample space for additional distros if needed. Files are stored in the Doc folder.