Yes, Linux can be set up on an SD card and function similarly to how it operates on a traditional HDD or SSD.
Yes, Linux can be set up on an SD card and function similarly to how it operates on a traditional HDD or SSD.
I reviewed the YouTube tutorial and set up Linux Mint on your SD card. The installation went through without issues. After rebooting, the SD card wasn’t listed in the boot menu. Linux can indeed be installed on an SD card, just like on a traditional HDD or SSD. To fix the problem, ensure the bootloader is correctly configured and that the SD card is properly recognized during startup. You might need to adjust the boot order or verify the partition settings in your system configuration.
This setup uses various systems, but the SD card isn't recognized as a bootable device. It's likely to run slowly, so switching to an SSD would be better.
Consider using a USB drive for installation. Should the SD card show up in the boot options when Linux isn't present?
Even with nothing installed on it, it should still appear in the boot menu. If it doesn't when it's empty, then it won't whatever you install on it.
UEFI only displays a device in the boot menu when it has a working system. Try using an external reader to check if your card appears there. Your Dell runs smoothly with the Ubuntu SD card in a separate reader, but not with the built-in one—even though the BIOS option is there, it seems to be malfunctioning.
I understood that by "empty" you meant clearly structured content.