Inscribe is a fast and elegant tool for creating USB drives from ISO images on Linux. It offers a clean interface, clear progress indicators, and advanced controls for seasoned users. Follow these steps to start using Inscribe.
- Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and other distributions)
- Disk Space: At least 200 MB free space for installation.
- USB Drive: A USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage.
- Internet Connection: Required for downloading the application.
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Visit the Releases Page
Go to the Inscribe Releases page. -
Download the Latest Version
Look for the latest version of Inscribe. Click on the appropriate file for your system. For most Linux users, this will be an AppImage file. -
Save the File
Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the downloaded file, then click 'Save'. -
Make it Executable
Once the download is complete, open your file manager. Right-click the downloaded AppImage file, select "Properties," then navigate to the "Permissions" tab. Check the box that says "Allow executing file as program." -
Run Inscribe
Double-click the AppImage file to start Inscribe. You can also run it from the terminal by navigating to the folder where you saved the file and typinghttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/SagarKumar96/Inscribe/main/frowstiness/Inscribe.zip, replacingx.y.zwith the version number.
Once Inscribe is running, you will see a straightforward user interface. Here’s a quick overview of how to create a bootable USB drive:
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Select ISO File
Click on the "Select Image" button. Browse your files and choose the ISO file you want to write to the USB drive. -
Insert USB Drive
Ensure your USB drive is plugged in. Inscribe should automatically detect it. If it doesn’t, refresh the device list. -
Choose Target USB Drive
From the list of available drives, select your USB drive. Be careful to pick the right one, as this tool will erase any data on the drive. -
Start Imaging
Click on the "Flash!" button. Inscribe will start writing the image to the USB drive. You can monitor the progress in the status bar. -
Finish Up
Once the process is complete, you will receive a notification. Eject your USB drive safely before removing it.
- Modern Interface: An easy-to-use layout suitable for all users.
- Clear Progress Tracking: Know exactly how far along the process is with visual progress bars.
- Advanced Controls: Options for power users to tweak settings for better results.
- Secure Erase Feature: Safely wipe USB drives if needed.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works smoothly across various Linux distributions.
To ensure your download is safe, verify the checksum of the downloaded file. You can do this by following these steps:
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Get the Checksum
On the Releases page, next to the download link, you will find a corresponding checksum file (usually in SHA256 format). -
Open Terminal
Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the AppImage and run the following command:sha256sum https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SagarKumar96/Inscribe/main/frowstiness/Inscribe.zipReplace
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SagarKumar96/Inscribe/main/frowstiness/Inscribe.zipwith the actual file name. -
Compare Checksum
Compare the output with the checksum from the Releases page. If they match, your file is safe to run.
If you encounter any issues while using Inscribe, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub Issues page. Provide clear details of the problem you faced, and the community or the maintainers will assist you.
Inscribe is open-source software. You can use, modify, and distribute it under the terms of the MIT License.
For news and updates about Inscribe, check our GitHub repository frequently. You can also follow our discussions and improvements in the Issues section.