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When preparing to install a Linux operating system, the first step begins long before you reboot your computer—you must download the appropriate installation media and create a bootable drive. Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or a first-time installer, understanding how to properly download ISO files and create bootable USBs is essential. This guide will walk through the process of obtaining the necessary ISO files and using them to create bootable USB drives using Linux Bash commands. The Linux landscape is vast, with many distributions (distros) tailored for different needs such as user-friendliness (Ubuntu, Linux Mint), security (Tails, QubesOS), or customization (Arch, Gentoo).