Instead, I think that " mécénat" or developer patronage, from companies which benefit most from a healthy FLOSS ecosystem, is what we should be aiming for.
The main reason is that I feel that the donation system doesn't actually help software development and worse, can be guilt-inducing for users who choose not to donate. Since I'm getting asked about this on regular basis, there is no donation button on this page. If you are a developer, you are very much encouraged to tinker with Rufus and submit patches.
For more information, see the github project.Alternatively, you can clone the git repository using: $ git clone git:///pbatard/rufus.Add Windows 11 "Extended" installation support (Disables TPM/Secure Boot).Fix removal of some boot entries for Ubuntu derivatives.Fix BIOS boot support for Arch derivatives.Fix ISO mode support for Red Hat 8.2+ and derivatives.
Windows 7 or later, 32 or 64 bit doesn't matter.
(1)Ī non exhaustive list of Rufus supported ISOs is also provided at the bottom of this page. It is also marginally faster on the creation of Linux bootable USB from ISOs. For instance it's about twice as fast as UNetbootin, Universal USB Installer or Windows 7 USB download tool, on the creation of a Windows 7 USB installation drive from an ISO. you need to flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOSĭespite its small size, Rufus provides everything you need!.you need to work on a system that doesn't have an OS installed.you need to create USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI, etc.).It can be especially useful for cases where: Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.