sudo dd if=minios11-pro.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress && sync
(Replace /dev/sdX with your actual USB device letter)
| Feature | MiniOS 11 Pro | Ubuntu Live | Puppy Linux | Tails | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ISO Size | ~1.8 GB | ~2.5 GB (with snaps) | ~400 MB | ~1.5 GB | | Persistence | Native, easy GUI | Manual or separate file | Save file only | None (by design) | | UEFI Secure Boot | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes | | Pre-installed recovery tools | Extensive | Minimal | Basic | None | | RAM usage (idle) | ~350 MB | ~900 MB | ~150 MB | ~500 MB | | Best for | Technicians/versatility | General desktop use | Extreme aging HW | Anonymity | minios 11 pro iso
MiniOS 11 Pro hits the sweet spot: more tools than Ubuntu, more user-friendly than Puppy, and more flexible than Tails. sudo dd if=minios11-pro
You cannot simply copy the ISO to a USB stick. You need to make it bootable. Here are the easiest methods: (Replace /dev/sdX with your actual USB device letter)