Please recommend a Rufus alternative for Linux that ACTUALLY works like Rufus

[Eadwine Rose]

Meanwhle, I always wondered if one day any Linux guy(s) get(s) permission and make Rufus' Linux version.

There is no need to always quote the full text of the previous reply, it just takes up unnecessary space and server bandwidth.

Mod note: There is also no need for backseat modding.

[GuiGuy]

For a few dollars one can purchase a bootable MX dvd or usb stick.
If you don't wish to use Rufus/Microsoft, and you can't make a usable live-MX with your present distro, why not pay up and stop complaining?

[brolly]

Yes the ISO i was trying to write is based on WinPE. Does this mean i should stick to using Rufus in a Window$ environment?

Yes. There are many Windows based tools for dealing with WinPE and Rufus should handle it. Trying to do Windows things from Linux seems unnecessary since there is probably no use for your WinPE unless you run Windows.

When you say WinPE are you referring to ISO images or windows based environment builders? On the contrary I don't use windows. I bought Macrium Reflect when i was a windows user. That's one of the WinPE solutions i use purely to backup my systems secondly i have other WinPE solutions to securely wipe drives and to run live usb antivirus solutions. Finally You CAN "do Window$ things" on Linux AND there are cross platform solutions too (I'm sure you know that already). I tested WoeUSB AND Unetbootin which is cross platform too (I'm sure you already know that)...Virtualbox? VLC VMware? Libreoffice? WPS Office? Firefox? I'm sure you know where i'm heading to...They "do Window$ things" on Linux I've tested WoeUSB and Unetbootin ...oh Yeah which are cross platform and "do Window$ things on Linux. I'm only looking for a Rufus alternative for Linux to complement my staying away from Window$. WoeUSB and Unetbootin cut it. My objective is to find a solution that can handle WinPE based ISO's. Both for legacy and secure systems.

[fasterfaster]

@brolly

Hello! I realise you're looking for something for Linux, but I strongly recommend YUMI for Windows. I vaguely remember trying it in WINE, but I don't recall whether it worked the same as in Windows or not. In Windows, it was always my go-to. Good luck in your quest.

[brolly]

For a few dollars one can purchase a bootable MX dvd or usb stick.
If you don't wish to use Rufus/Microsoft, and you can't make a usable live-MX with your present distro, why not pay up and stop complaining?

Huh? Since when has asking an open question been complaining? If you go back a few pages you come a statement i made about buying genuine usb sticks directly from their website? Lol. Go back to my original question for clarity. this thread is not about trying to make a usable live MX of my present distro lol. Once again if you read the first few responses in this thread you will realise that MX Live USB Maker cannot handle WinPE based environments. I'm sure you now understand why i am asking for recommendations for a Rufus alternative.

[brolly]

@brolly

Hello! I realise you're looking for something for Linux, but I strongly recommend YUMI for Windows. I vaguely remember trying it in WINE, but I don't recall whether it worked the same as in Windows or not. In Windows, it was always my go-to. Good luck in your quest.

Thanks for your response. WoeUSB and Unetbootin answered my question. I'm not keen on using WINE.

[brolly]

What i've done in the past (for a MBR-partitioned, fat32-formatted stick), is extract the MX ISO content to the root of the stick, then install syslinux to the stick. This way you do not end with a read-only stick as you would with "dd". Works for me as an installer or rescue tool. If you are going to use persistence, the MX USB Maker with ext4 is a better, supported solution.

Thanks for the info I appreciate it

[brolly]

unetbootin-506.pet
(puppy linux)

it is better than rufus...

it has gpt, mbr...

it can install on hdd, usb...

Thank you I've taken it for a spin. So far so good

[brolly]

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There is no need to always quote the full text of the previous reply, it just takes up unnecessary space and server bandwidth.
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Point taken. Apologies for my noob error

[brolly]

For a few dollars one can purchase a bootable MX dvd or usb stick.
If you don't wish to use Rufus/Microsoft, and you can't make a usable live-MX with your present distro, why not pay up and stop complaining?

Huh? Since when has asking an open question been complaining? If you go back a few pages you will see a statement i made about buying genuine usb sticks directly from their website? Lol. Read original question for clarity. This thread is not about trying to make a usable live MX of my present distro lol. Once again if you read the first few responses in this thread you will realise that MX Live USB Maker cannot handle WinPE based environments. I'm sure you now understand why i am asking for recommendations for a Rufus alternative.