Unetbootin for Mac? (makes a USB bootable)

Hi

Is there something similar to Unetbootin for Macs? Unetbootin allows one to download, say a version of Linux, and then make it bootable on a USB stick. There's a Windows and Linux version, but I wonder if there's a compatible app made for Mac? Thanks

http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/

Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Sep 30, 2008 9:54 AM

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Dec 7, 2008 10:13 AM in response to migel628

No one bashed him. Kappy tried to tell him it wasn't possible, that no such Mac app exists, but he didn't want to listen.

Kappy took his valuable time to let him know what the problem was (no one gets paid for this) and all the Linux people jumped all over him for it then complained that he tried to give the answer because it was one they didn't like.

Linux people are just plain weird, and the rude ones here.

Dec 9, 2008 9:09 AM in response to Kevin Horn

Trust me, if you can't answer the question and simply respond by stating "Support here is only for OS X and other Apple products" or "Go somewhere else. The answer isn't here." then there is a problem. While it may not be bashing as you see it, I think it is. However, the question was answered and now there is no longer a need to continue this conversation.

There is no app for the mac, the only way to run uNetBootin on a mac is to either compile from source or run it under wine.

On a side note, Linux people are not weird or rude, we just don't live in a closed off world where there is only one answer for things.

Message was edited by: migel628

Jan 2, 2009 1:42 PM in response to Kappy

Kappy, he looking for a MAC APPLICATION NOT A LINUX APPLICATION.

He needs an application that creates a start up disc from ANY iso file or livecd. I'm not sure why on Earth this is NOT a Mac question. He needs a Mac application, so a Mac developer would have had to create this, not a linux. I'm looking for a mac application as well because I am trying to install it on my HP mini 1000, but I wanted a Mac app to do it.

There are apps out there, but I can't find any that work directly with only a single ISO file. Does anyone know of a app that creates a Ubuntu boot USB from just an ISO?

Jan 4, 2009 2:35 AM in response to Madwida

I also thought the moderator was not even reading the question.

I am also looking for an application like this _for my mac with OSX_.

I've tried to make the same thing as i did when I put my Leopard DVD onto a USB disc but this method only applies on a Mac.

If I want to put a .iso on a USB drive I'm kind of stuck. I also tried mounting the .iso and used rsync to copy all the files but that was no sucess either.

I'm going to continue messing around until I get it to work and then I will post a solution bcus it HAS to be possible since OSX is unix and I should be able to compile an app or two.

See you soon again!

Jan 4, 2009 5:47 AM in response to Madwida

Hi again!

There is no solution! 🙂

Ubuntu have a tool thats correct. But the problem persists. What if you dont have a burner on your mac? Then you would like to get that LiveCD onto a USB stick. Momentum 22.

Developers out there! Listen to our needs and please make unetbootin app for OSX.
That would be sweet! And while you are at it you could add support to make a XP cd to USB stick as well... 🙂

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