This document describes how to create a bootable USB key, what the differences are and why some machines only boot on some of the keys around, but not all.
This document is provided as is, of course. Feel free to use the info provided here, but don't blame me, if it doesn't work. Feedback however is allways appreciated. I can't be made responsible for data loss or other damages in any way.
Background
Since floppy drives get optional in many computers and more and more machines have the ability to boot from USB, it get's more interesting to have an USB key instead. Also because it's smaller and not that wulnerable. Also the pricing of these small items get more and more interesting. The USB Keys are formatted with FAT and thus accessible by nealy all operating systems around.
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Bootable USB Keys
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