Mac bootable ubuntu usb

Create a Mac Bootable Ubuntu USB with Balena Etcher

Are you looking for a way to create a bootable Ubuntu USB drive on your Mac? Look no further! With Balena Etcher, creating a Ubuntu USB installer is easier than ever. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a Ubuntu 22.10 USB installer using Balena Etcher on a Mac.

Step 1: Download the Ubuntu ISO File

The first step is to download an iso file of the Ubuntu version and flavour that you want to install as a persistent live drive. You can download it from the official Ubuntu website.

Step 2: Use Balena Etcher to Create the USB Installer

Once you have downloaded the iso file, run Balena Etcher on your Mac. In the top pane of the Startup Disk Creator, select the.iso file that you downloaded. If the.iso file is not listed, click "Other" to locate and select the.iso file.

Step 3: Create a Persistent Live Drive

Run mkusb-dus and create a persistent live drive in another USB drive or memory card. This will allow you to boot from the USB pendrive or memory card that was made bootable by cloning.

Using Your New Ubuntu Bootable USB

Now you can use your new Ubuntu bootable USB drive to boot your Mac or PC. Simply insert the USB drive, restart your computer, and select the USB drive as the startup disk.

Additional Resources

For more information on creating a Hackintosh using macOS Ventura and OS X Monterey, check out our tutorials and instructions section. Additionally, you can find a quick guide to creating a USB installer for macOS Ventura here.

With these simple steps, you should now have a Mac bootable Ubuntu USB drive that you can use to install or run Ubuntu on your Mac or PC. Happy computing!