Ventoy
Bootable USB tool: copy ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD images to a drive and pick them from a menu—no reformat per image.
Why it is included
Modern replacement for juggling multiple live-USB sticks; GPLv3+ with broad format and firmware support.
Best for
Admins, installers, and homelab users who boot many rescue or OS images from one stick.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
USB boot alternative to YUMI (mixed-license) and paid multiboot sticks for ISO collections.
Strengths
- Multi-image USB
- UEFI/BIOS support
- Large distro compatibility
Limitations
- Security model requires trusted images only—you are booting arbitrary media
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