ISO Files Need to Go - There’s a Better Way
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Sep 18, 2026 17:11
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ISO files have been the standard way to download and install Linux distributions for decades—but is it time for Linux to move on? In this video, I make the case that Linux ISO files should be replaced by IMG disk images, especially now that most people install Linux using bootable USB drives rather than CDs or DVDs.
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