ISO files are an image, a byte-for-byte copy of the contents of a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Not compressed by itself, but can store compressed data just the same. In the case of Linux distro ISOs, the system data is usually stored in a compressed format.
ISO files are only a byte-for-byte copy if the program you're using to write an ISO allows it or you choose it. I've created ISO files before of CD-ROMs that had multiple partitions and the program I used only copied the ones recognized by Windows.
@stylishthriftye Yes. That was their original purpose, to be a file format to serve as a digital copy of an optical disc (originally just CD-ROM). Although these days most operating systems are provided as an ISO file from scratch, without ever having been on a physical optical disc to begin with. Due to it essentially just being an uncompressed archive in a single file, it makes it perfect for distribution online.
@@FlyboyHelosim Just to add that though these ISO files are created without the use of an optical medium, and usually accessed from a USB drive, they are still in optical media format, and could be burned to an appropriately sized optical disc.
An ISO file offers no compression, in fact it's usually bigger than its raw contents due to the overheads of being an ISO file. ISO files can, however, contain previously compressed archives of files in formats such as CAB or ZIP.
@@stylishthriftyeIs this a genuine question? I mean… I am trying to figure it out… if you make tutorials for novices on Linux impersonating one or you are a novice yourself.
@@stylishthriftye Most Linux distros could probably get away with only 4GB of space, but the more modern bloated ones such as Mint tend to require 8GB these days. It all depends on how much file compression is used for files within the ISO file, as when you write an ISO to USB it may indeed expand files meaning that the space required is more than just the size of the base ISO file.
@@FlyboyHelosim Thank you for this. I asked about drive size because some videos said use 4GB while others said use 8GB. I went with the 8GB because I figured the more space, the better. I appreciate your patience in explaining this. Cheers!
@@stylishthriftye operating system install ISOs used to be under 650 MB to fit on a CD-ROM or CD-R; there are only a few new operating systems that still do this, and they're mostly linux based and made to be ultra-portable.
I thought that one could not install Linux on a Chromebook, but I recently saw a video that I saved of a person who did that. I figure when there is a will there is a way
2025 being the end of support for windows 10, the fact that windows 11 doesn't run on old hardware, and the fact that new windows 11 systems comes with the dystopian spyware of Recall, there's never been a better time to switch to Linux!
You're so cool! My mom would never know what Linux is. Great content. Ps: This isn't exactly true but I think about Iso files as digital DVD and BluRay files
I'm 23 and got into linux a couple years ago. Now i pretty much exclusively use Fedora linux - It's good for developers and enthusiast, while also being fairly stable, but can be confusing especially for newcomers. I agree that linux is good for people over 50: - because it has gotten so good at everyday computing - stuff like mint doesn't change much over time - most scams and viruses don't work on linux And Windows changes so much and microsoft is so pushy with self-promotions it can be legitimately be difficult to tell what is legit and what isn't. Btw i really enjoyed the informative and relatable presentation style
My Mum's a similar age to you and her brain melts even navigating an unfamiliar UI, let alone installing an operating system 🤣 Good on you! It's so important for us to keep learning new things at every age
I used to use linux but drifted back to windows for certain softwares. Thanks for reminding me to get back onto it, messages like this are key to increasing the share of linux users
I don't know what's more scary - the obsession over The Pond to overloading stuff into things, or thinking people that are around 50 (and over) haven't had around 40 years of experience with computers, and certainly 30+ years in a common work environment.
Linux is slowly absorbing all of computing. It owns the back end, it dominates the Smartphone and Tablet market (Android), it's working on taking over the gaming landscape (Steam Deck), and eventually it will dominate the desktop. Mwahaha. 🐧
Great stuff! If you want to give yourself even more of a challenge, then sure try Arch Linux! But be aware, that it is lots of tinkering in terminal before you get a graphical interface.
If you're running Windows, Rufus is a wonderful tool for writing ISO files to flash drives. There are a lot of options for computer geeks, but the default settings should be fine. Also, if Windows doesn't recognize your new flash drive it might be because it's probably unformatted. Don't fret. It's probably fine. Just install a free trial of EaseUS Partition Master and format it to FAT32 from there. (Not sure how it is now, but Windows didn't used to recognize blank drives; nor did it have the ability to recognize unsupported file systems. The computer itself will recognize that a device is plugged in, but Windows won't be able to identify or interact with it. That's why it doesn't show up. So it'll need to be formatted with a file system that's accessible to Windows. FAT32 is almost universally recognized across various devices and is usually the go-to for simple small-scale file storage.)
Not sure about socks: but I have retrieved missing epaulettes from the dryer. They had fallen through the gap between the door and drum. IIRC: i only retrieved one damaged sock.
While I compliment you on your progression toward Linux, there are some things I could have gone without. 4:34 Why not go directly to the website? You seem to know the URL already. 6:03 Again, you already know the URL. So, why...? 7:06 You made this description unnecessarily elaborate. 9:12 You did the same thing here. 11:10 I've used macOS in the past and I've never seen that message. 12:13 What followed was not a wild party. 14:21 Don't you think you're overstating your case here? *sigh* 14:45 While they may not get along, the other things you mentioned were not possible. 14:56 I hope so.
Your comment was equally needlessly elaborate. OK so there's some things that could be refined, but she's just getting into this and it's also what lends to her presentation style. I thought she did remarkably well for a newcomer.
I actually like the fact she did it this way. She's showing the things she encountered and what she did next to deal with them so she can get on installing it. That way showing the problems, if other people do happen to get the problems she has, the user knows they can just do what she did to proceed.
ISO files are an image, a byte-for-byte copy of the contents of a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. Not compressed by itself, but can store compressed data just the same. In the case of Linux distro ISOs, the system data is usually stored in a compressed format.
ISO files are only a byte-for-byte copy if the program you're using to write an ISO allows it or you choose it. I've created ISO files before of CD-ROMs that had multiple partitions and the program I used only copied the ones recognized by Windows.
then ISO files are more associated with CD and DVD-ROMs?
@@stylishthriftye yup. A reason why ISO files are used is because of the El Torito metadata extension
@stylishthriftye Yes. That was their original purpose, to be a file format to serve as a digital copy of an optical disc (originally just CD-ROM). Although these days most operating systems are provided as an ISO file from scratch, without ever having been on a physical optical disc to begin with. Due to it essentially just being an uncompressed archive in a single file, it makes it perfect for distribution online.
@@FlyboyHelosim Just to add that though these ISO files are created without the use of an optical medium, and usually accessed from a USB drive, they are still in optical media format, and could be burned to an appropriately sized optical disc.
An ISO file offers no compression, in fact it's usually bigger than its raw contents due to the overheads of being an ISO file. ISO files can, however, contain previously compressed archives of files in formats such as CAB or ZIP.
is this why you need a thumb drive with at least 8GB storage space?
@@stylishthriftyeIs this a genuine question? I mean… I am trying to figure it out… if you make tutorials for novices on Linux impersonating one or you are a novice yourself.
@@stylishthriftye Most Linux distros could probably get away with only 4GB of space, but the more modern bloated ones such as Mint tend to require 8GB these days. It all depends on how much file compression is used for files within the ISO file, as when you write an ISO to USB it may indeed expand files meaning that the space required is more than just the size of the base ISO file.
@@FlyboyHelosim Thank you for this. I asked about drive size because some videos said use 4GB while others said use 8GB. I went with the 8GB because I figured the more space, the better. I appreciate your patience in explaining this. Cheers!
@@stylishthriftye operating system install ISOs used to be under 650 MB to fit on a CD-ROM or CD-R; there are only a few new operating systems that still do this, and they're mostly linux based and made to be ultra-portable.
"Learn Something New"...Awesome video Minna!!!! Great Job, welcome to the wonderful world of Linux, greetings from Cape Town
Basically any computer made in the last decade can be a chromebook, but less annoying.
I thought that one could not install Linux on a Chromebook, but I recently saw a video that I saved of a person who did that. I figure when there is a will there is a way
2025 being the end of support for windows 10, the fact that windows 11 doesn't run on old hardware, and the fact that new windows 11 systems comes with the dystopian spyware of Recall, there's never been a better time to switch to Linux!
100% agree! :)
going to be a good year to buy used hardware
Just did
You're so cool! My mom would never know what Linux is. Great content.
Ps: This isn't exactly true but I think about Iso files as digital DVD and BluRay files
Indeed, ISO files are typically virtual optical disc images.
I'm 23 and got into linux a couple years ago. Now i pretty much exclusively use Fedora linux - It's good for developers and enthusiast, while also being fairly stable, but can be confusing especially for newcomers.
I agree that linux is good for people over 50:
- because it has gotten so good at everyday computing
- stuff like mint doesn't change much over time
- most scams and viruses don't work on linux
And Windows changes so much and microsoft is so pushy with self-promotions it can be legitimately be difficult to tell what is legit and what isn't.
Btw i really enjoyed the informative and relatable presentation style
This is so helpful! Thank you :)
My Mum's a similar age to you and her brain melts even navigating an unfamiliar UI, let alone installing an operating system 🤣
Good on you! It's so important for us to keep learning new things at every age
I used to use linux but drifted back to windows for certain softwares. Thanks for reminding me to get back onto it, messages like this are key to increasing the share of linux users
I don't know what's more scary - the obsession over The Pond to overloading stuff into things, or thinking people that are around 50 (and over) haven't had around 40 years of experience with computers, and certainly 30+ years in a common work environment.
Linux is slowly absorbing all of computing. It owns the back end, it dominates the Smartphone and Tablet market (Android), it's working on taking over the gaming landscape (Steam Deck), and eventually it will dominate the desktop.
Mwahaha. 🐧
Mwaahaahaahaaahaaaaa :)
Great stuff!
If you want to give yourself even more of a challenge, then sure try Arch Linux!
But be aware, that it is lots of tinkering in terminal before you get a graphical interface.
There are plenty of tutorials out there and after an hour you can end up with an installed Arch including a GUI.
archinstall script that's included in every arch iso now makes it much much much easier than ever before
Okies! I placed that on my bucket list! Cheers!
If you're running Windows, Rufus is a wonderful tool for writing ISO files to flash drives. There are a lot of options for computer geeks, but the default settings should be fine.
Also, if Windows doesn't recognize your new flash drive it might be because it's probably unformatted. Don't fret. It's probably fine. Just install a free trial of EaseUS Partition Master and format it to FAT32 from there.
(Not sure how it is now, but Windows didn't used to recognize blank drives; nor did it have the ability to recognize unsupported file systems. The computer itself will recognize that a device is plugged in, but Windows won't be able to identify or interact with it. That's why it doesn't show up. So it'll need to be formatted with a file system that's accessible to Windows. FAT32 is almost universally recognized across various devices and is usually the go-to for simple small-scale file storage.)
Thank you for this! So helpful :)
Great video! Hope to see more content from you
Thank you! working on the next upload
Good one, even my wife can't install Linux. Only use it on her laptop.
Not sure about socks: but I have retrieved missing epaulettes from the dryer.
They had fallen through the gap between the door and drum.
IIRC: i only retrieved one damaged sock.
I am so happy you saved your epaulettes. That one damaged sock though...do you think the dryer disintegrated the others? ;)
@@stylishthriftye I don't think it would chew them reliably.
But I have never really had the missing sock problem either, so hard to say.
Coffee black Colombian one sugar, if at coffee shop some mad concoction I couldn’t be bothered to make at home.
While I compliment you on your progression toward Linux, there are some things I could have gone without.
4:34 Why not go directly to the website? You seem to know the URL already.
6:03 Again, you already know the URL. So, why...?
7:06 You made this description unnecessarily elaborate.
9:12 You did the same thing here.
11:10 I've used macOS in the past and I've never seen that message.
12:13 What followed was not a wild party.
14:21 Don't you think you're overstating your case here? *sigh*
14:45 While they may not get along, the other things you mentioned were not possible.
14:56 I hope so.
Your comment was equally needlessly elaborate. OK so there's some things that could be refined, but she's just getting into this and it's also what lends to her presentation style. I thought she did remarkably well for a newcomer.
I actually like the fact she did it this way. She's showing the things she encountered and what she did next to deal with them so she can get on installing it. That way showing the problems, if other people do happen to get the problems she has, the user knows they can just do what she did to proceed.
@@NeoNine10 Yes! Absolutely! Thank you!
@@FlyboyHelosim Thank you! and also thank you for clarifying about the ISO file
INCRIVEL!
Thank you! :)
I did try couple of Linux OS on my old pc from 2011. Then simple i raised hands from him
congrats on learning something new
gotta show this to my mom so she can stop complaining about "im to old to learn this" (she's 44)
Awesomesauce!!
i use tuxedo os linux kde plasma
oooh! More stuff for me to look into. Yay! Cheers
That's not coffee that's a recipe for Shampoo.
I've been known to put instant coffee in my shampoo..some weird beauty hack for thicker hair. The jury is still out on that one, for me :)
Nice to see a woman getting into Linux!
THank you!
👍
coffee cream and sugar or starbucks moca or vanilla
BLACK! or cream and sugaqr
I do sometimes take my coffee black...when we run out of creamer OR when I get tired of the creamer and need to clean my palate :)
no you i have only 20 to 30 years left
Time is precious! I will waste it wisely :)
Coffee - straight. black. no adulterants. Sumatra fresh ground via Aeropress. Don't judge. Thanks.
No judgments here! I do sometimes take my coffee black, especially when I want to clean my palate. Cheers!
2:51
Well, thank the universe for you mom . . . for this world is wont of goofy people!!!