From 24423f3c64f7d8451a3dcb20ea7dc502b9db4243 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ChocolateCravings Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 23:29:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] entire device should be used with dd coming up on the mailing list all the time --- installing/installation-guide.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/installing/installation-guide.md b/installing/installation-guide.md index 8673603e..1a2fbfec 100644 --- a/installing/installation-guide.md +++ b/installing/installation-guide.md @@ -57,8 +57,10 @@ USB device, e.g. using `dd`: dd if=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdX -Adjust the filename to the version you're installing. **Be sure to use the -correct device as the target in the dd command above (instead of `sdX`).** +Adjust the filename to the version you're installing. Make sure to use the entire device (e.g. use **/dev/sda** and not **/dev/sda1**) +For example: + + dd mif=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sda On Windows, you can use the [Rufus] tool. Be sure to select "DD image" mode (you need to do that **after** selecting the Qubes ISO): From d2538c7cf9b138369457e282489b753720c3ab22 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew David Wong Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 00:17:48 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Clarify language, correct typos, and fix formatting Closes #131 --- installing/installation-guide.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/installing/installation-guide.md b/installing/installation-guide.md index 1a2fbfec..761b5cb0 100644 --- a/installing/installation-guide.md +++ b/installing/installation-guide.md @@ -55,12 +55,12 @@ an installation medium.) If you prefer to use a USB drive, then you just need to copy the ISO onto the USB device, e.g. using `dd`: - dd if=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sdX + dd if=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sda -Adjust the filename to the version you're installing. Make sure to use the entire device (e.g. use **/dev/sda** and not **/dev/sda1**) -For example: - - dd mif=Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso of=/dev/sda +Change `Qubes-R3-x86_64.iso` to the filename of the version you're installing, +and change `/dev/sda` to the correct target device. **Warning:** Choosing the +wrong device could result in data loss. Make sure to write to the entire device +(e.g., `/dev/sda`) rather than just a single partition (e.g., `/dev/sda1`). On Windows, you can use the [Rufus] tool. Be sure to select "DD image" mode (you need to do that **after** selecting the Qubes ISO):