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UNetbootin
unetbootin · v702 • deprecated
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6.5
Tool to install Linux/BSD distributions to a partition or USB drive
brew install --cask unetbootin 86
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026UNetbootin is a cross-platform tool that simplifies installing Linux/BSD distributions on a partition or USB drive. It's ideal for users looking to dual-boot Linux on their Mac or create bootable USB drives for other devices.
UNetbootin allows users to install Linux/BSD distributions onto a partition or USB drive.
Maturity: The project is active with recent commits, but there are several open issues, particularly regarding macOS compatibility.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for installing various Linux distributions
- + Simplifies the process of creating bootable USB drives
- + Open-source, promoting transparency and customization
Cons
- - Known macOS compatibility issues, especially with drive recognition
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks
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