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# Creating a Bootable Debian USB Drive on macOS
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**Prerequisites:**
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- Debian ISO image (downloaded from https://www.debian.org/)
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- USB drive with sufficient capacity (at least 4GB)
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- macOS computer
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**Steps:**
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1. **Identify the USB drive's disk identifier:**
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- Open Terminal and run `diskutil list`.
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- Locate the entry for your USB drive and note its disk identifier (e.g., `disk4`).
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2. **Unmount the USB drive:**
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- Run `diskutil unmountDisk /dev/diskX` (replace `X` with the correct disk identifier).
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3. **Write the ISO to the USB drive:**
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- **With progress bar:**
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```bash
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sudo dd if=/path/to/debian.iso of=/dev/rdiskX bs=1m status=progress
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```
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- **Without progress bar:**
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```bash
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sudo dd if=/path/to/debian.iso of=/dev/rdiskX bs=1m
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- Replace `/path/to/debian.iso` with the actual path to your ISO file.
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4. **Wait for the process to complete:**
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- This might take a few minutes, depending on the ISO size and USB speed.
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5. **Verify the process (optional):**
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- Run `diskutil list` again to check if the ISO was written correctly.
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6. **Eject the USB drive:**
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- Run `diskutil eject /dev/diskX`.
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**Additional notes:**
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- **Password prompt:** You'll be prompted for your password when using `sudo`.
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- **Double-check disk identifier:** Ensure you're using the correct one to avoid overwriting data.
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- **Errors:** If you encounter errors, carefully review the commands and disk identifiers. Seek assistance if needed.
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- **Progress bar options:**
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- `status=progress`: Basic progress bar within the `dd` command.
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- `pv`: Pipe the output of `dd` through `pv` for a visual progress bar.
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- `dialog`: Combine `pv` with `dialog` for a more interactive progress bar.
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**Booting from the USB drive:**
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1. Insert the USB drive into the target computer.
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2. Start or restart the computer.
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3. Hold down the Option (⌥) key while booting.
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4. Select the USB drive labeled "EFI Boot" from the Startup Manager.
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5. The Debian installation process will begin. |