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I have a MacBook Pro, I just ordered an Intel NUC and build components. Just want to tinker with Linux. Can I use my MacBook Pro to create a bootable USB in order to install on the NUC? I don't want to install on the Mac, only on the NUC.

I did find this similar question a couple of times but neither were answered (correctly).

EDIT: Should not have assumed incorrect! But it did not seem clear to me that I could assume to use the bootable USB made created on a Mac for a non-Mac computer. Thank you for the clarity!

EDIT AGAIN: Clarifying for the downvote? The Official Tutorial is great, but my question was specific to using the Mac to create the bootable USB for the NUC (non-Mac). The OT isn't clear, remains Mac centric. Same with this prior question/answer, I couldn't find that as a qualifying answer for me. Super appreciate everyone's help! Create a bootable USB on a Mac to install Ubuntu on a PC

Nor: Create a bootable USB drive for installing Linux

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Can I use my MacBook Pro to create a bootable USB in order to install on the NUC?

Yes, you definitely can.

The official tutorial is complete and easy to follow.

However, I can also recommend the fool-proof DD based Balena Etcher tool. Make sure MacOS is selected so it downloads the usual .dmg installation file. Instructions of use are so simple as:

  1. Select Image - the ISO file downloaded from ubuntu.com
  2. Select drive - here you'll be selecting the target drive
  3. Flash! - "burns" the image into the USB stick. Please wait as it may take a long time.
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  • I understand how to create the USB bootable on a Mac. But will the USB bootable made on the Mac work as a USB bootable for the NUC? I don't want to create it for use on the Mac, which the tutorial does not clarify. – DMC415 May 02 '21 at 15:35
  • Yes, it will work. There's no "Mac specific" images or methods. Apple hardware is Intel based since a long time ago. – ChanganAuto May 02 '21 at 15:43
  • @DMC415 As usual, if this answer was helpful, you should accept it. PS - I didn't downvoted your question but I totally understand why other users did it (explained in the comment below the question). – ChanganAuto May 02 '21 at 16:28
  • Thanks, the additional clarity is appreciated. I think it might be easy enough to see why I needed the extra hand holding. i can take criticism, especially given that I'm getting the answer! Hopefully this question/string will help the next person like me. – DMC415 May 02 '21 at 16:45
  • Just a follow up, ChanganAuto was 100% correct. Not "Mac specific", installed perfectly. Now on to my next dilemma.... – DMC415 May 09 '21 at 03:57