**How to Try Linux Without Installing It (Live USB Guide for Beginners)**

Curious about Linux but not ready to install it yet? No worries — you can try it without touching your current system using a simple Live USB. This means you can test Linux, explore the interface, and run applications without installing anything on your hard drive.

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### 🔹 What is a Live USB?

A Live USB lets you run Linux directly from a USB flash drive. It loads the operating system into your computer’s memory without changing anything on your current setup.

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### 🔹 What You Need:
– A USB flash drive (at least 4GB)
– A computer with internet access
– A tool like **Etcher** or **Rufus**
– A Linux ISO file (e.g., Ubuntu, Mint, Zorin, or Red Hat)

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### 🔹 Download a Linux Distro ISO:
– [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/download)
– [Linux Mint](https://linuxmint.com/)
– [Zorin OS](https://zorin.com/os/)
– [Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)](https://developers.redhat.com/products/rhel/download)

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### 🔹 How to Create the Live USB:
1. Download **Etcher** or **Rufus**
2. Plug in your USB stick
3. Open the tool, select ISO and USB
4. Click **Flash** or **Start**

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### 🔹 Boot from USB:
1. Restart your computer
2. Enter Boot Menu (usually F12, Esc, or Del)
3. Select your USB drive
4. Run Linux live without installing!

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### 🔹 Conclusion:
Linux is just one USB away. Try it risk-free today. When you’re ready to go deeper, we’ve got your back at UTA.