Create a Bootable USB Drive for Linux or Troubleshooting

There are two good reasons to create and use a bootable USB stick.  One is to play with different Linux distros on any compatible PC.  The other is to build a custom USB stick with bootable versions of popular rescue tools such as "System Rescue CD", "Trinity Rescue CD", or "Kaspersky Anti-Virus Rescue CD".

You can use a tool like Yumi or Unetbootin to create a USB stick that will boot.  Both are free and open source.

Raspberry Pi

Want a Linux Desktop on the Cheap?
Get a Raspberry Pi!

The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python...

You can get one from a number of different suppliers including Amazon. Note that there are now two newer models (the 3 and 4) that are much improved. The newer Pi 3 is now updated to an even better Pi 4. When it comes to physical design, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B looks a lot like the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, the previous flagship model.  The pic at left is a model 3 B. Take a look at the getting started page and then explore the other links by clicking the read more below.