On Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:04:12 +0100 Brian <a...@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
> On Thu 20 Oct 2016 at 10:21:59 -0700, David Christensen wrote: > > > On 10/20/2016 09:49 AM, Joe wrote: > > > Simple but not trivial. Since you have used the phrase 'most > > > compatible' in the subject line, I'm afraid I must recommend using > > > Windows. > > > > +1 > > > > Use Linux 'dd' to wipe the first megabyte, plug the USB flash drive > > into a Windows machine, and use Windows to format it. > > Wiping the first megabyte is good advice - it will remove any trace > of previously installed Debian isohybrid images. But Windows machines > aren't thick on the ground here. Can I use a Linux machine? Will I > regret it if I do? > Probably not, but the OP did say 'most compatible'. I've had most trouble with pre-formatted sticks, often partitionless, so I don't think twice about formatting new ones now. -- Joe
