How to make a Live Boot USB with Manjaro Linux and BalenaEtcher
Hey folks, I am feeling a wee better and wanted to write a quick tutorial post for y'all. I am sick of Ubuntu so tonight I am switching to Manjaro.
Manjaro is a user-friendly and open-source Linux distribution that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. It is based on Arch Linux, which is known for its cutting-edge software and rolling release model. Manjaro offers a stable and reliable platform that is perfect for Linux programmers. In this article, we'll explore why Manjaro is a good distro for Linux programmers.
A live USB is a type of bootable USB drive that allows you to run an operating system directly from the USB drive without installing it on your computer. This is useful if you want to test out a new operating system or if you need to use a different operating system on multiple computers. In this article, we'll show you how to create a live USB with BalenaEtcher and Manjaro.
Before you start, make sure you have the following things:
A computer with a USB port
A USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage
The latest version of BalenaEtcher (https://balena.io/etcher/)
The latest version of Manjaro (https://manjaro.org/download/)
Step 1: Download BalenaEtcher and Manjaro
The first step is to download the latest version of BalenaEtcher and Manjaro.
Download BalenaEtcher from the official website (https://balena.io/etcher/).
Download the latest version of Manjaro from the official website (https://manjaro.org/download/).
Step 2: Insert the USB Drive
Insert the USB drive into your computer. Make sure the USB drive has at least 8 GB of storage.
Step 3: Open BalenaEtcher
Open BalenaEtcher on your computer.
Step 4: Select the Manjaro ISO File
Click the "Select Image" button and select the Manjaro ISO file that you just downloaded.
Step 5: Select the USB Drive
Click the "Select Target" button and select the USB drive that you want to use for the live boot. Make sure you select the correct USB drive, as the data on the drive will be erased during the process.
Step 6: Start the Flashing Process
Click the "Flash!" button to start the flashing process. BalenaEtcher will format the USB drive, extract the Manjaro ISO image, and write it to the USB drive.
Step 7: Wait for the Flashing Process to Complete
Wait for the flashing process to complete. This may take a few minutes.
Step 8: Safely Remove the USB Drive
Once the flashing process is complete, safely remove the USB drive from your computer.
Step 9: Boot from the Live USB
Restart your computer and enter the boot menu. The key to enter the boot menu may vary depending on your computer, but it is usually F12, ESC, or a similar key. Select the USB drive from the boot menu and press enter to boot into Manjaro live environment.
That's it! You now have a live USB with Manjaro and you can try it out without installing it on your computer. You can also use this live USB to install Manjaro on your computer if you want to keep it permanently. BalenaEtcher is a user-friendly tool that makes it easy to create a live USB with Manjaro, and with this guide, you should be able to do it in no time. So go ahead and give it a try!