How Do I Create a Bootable Sd Card for Linux?
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Can an SD card be bootable?

Intel® NUC products don’t allow you to boot directly from SD cards. There are no plans to add this capability. However, the BIOS sees SD cards as bootable if they’re formatted as USB-like devices.

Can I install Linux on SD card?

Installing Linux on an SD card can be done. A good example is the Raspberry Pi, whose OS is always installed on an SD card. At least for those uses, the speed seems to be sufficient. If your system can boot from external media (e.g. USB ssd drive) it can be done.

Sarah Jenkins

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