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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What are some cool things to put on a 32gb flashdrive? (leminal.space)

submitted 5 days ago by GrumpyCat@leminal.space to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Ive got some ideas to try with a flashdrive ive picked up but i want to know what others would do with such a device? I was thinking i could use it for retro gaming or something like important files.

What would you do?

I know its not alot of room but i got it for cheap.

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[–] monovergent@lemmy.ml 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I installed Ventoy on mine and dropped a few live ISO files: Clonezilla, Linux Mint, and Windows PE

I'll sometimes use the Windows PE ISO for tools like CrystalDiskInfo. Have Clonezilla to quickly test out random computers without a GUI and Linux Mint when I want a GUI.

The rest of the space comes in handy for quick and dirty file transfers between Linux/Mac/Windows/printers. Especially with my work computer never touching my primary home network, an airgapped retro gaming setup, and most of my other drives formatted for use with Linux.