Now you can boot CD images in ISO format directly from the hard disk, this method is very useful for testing distributions. With the GRUB 2 feature that lets you boot a live CD ISO directly from your hard disk you can try out a new Linux distro, like the latest Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal daily ISO, without burning any CD each time.
Setting up GRUB 2 to boot an ISO can be quite a difficult process. the easiest way is to Install Unetbootin.
Setting up GRUB 2 to boot an ISO can be quite a difficult process. the easiest way is to Install Unetbootin.
Unetbootin Install and settings:
The first step is the installation of Unetbootin
sudo apt-get install unetbootin
The second step is to create a new entry to boot the ISO with GRUB2. In Unetbootin, select the "Diskimage" option, then browse for an ISO and under "Type" select "Hard Disk" and leave "/" for the "Drive", then click OK:
Really it's useful tool.
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