| == Read this if you plan on using this tool with another operating system. == |
| When this guide was written, it was written with the intention of using it for Linux exclusively. However, it can be used with any operating system (with USB boot support). |
| In this scenario, the only required adaptation will be to source out the OS image yourself. |
| === Guide notes: === |
| * New USB drives are favored due to cost. If you reuse a drive, format it outside of Rufus first. |
| * '''CD/DVD creation is not covered in this guide. If you need instructions for this, refer to this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HsFZ5508HPazYtemRyWlY4Q1E/view?usp=sharing|archived copy].''' |
| * If your laptop has a failed optical drive, USB boot can be used in lieu of replacing the optical drive. |
| * '''While a Linux ISO is used in this guide, this tool can be used with any modern operating system. Support for older OSes is not guaranteed.''' |