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2.1.4. Copying the Image on a DVD-ROM or USB Key
Unless you want to run Kali Linux in a virtual machine, the ISO image is of limited use in and of itself. You must burn it on a DVD-ROM or copy it onto a USB key to be able to boot your machine into Kali Linux.
We won’t cover how to burn the ISO image onto a DVD-ROM, as the process varies widely by plat- form and environment, but in most cases, right clicking on the .iso file will present a contextual menu item that executes a DVD-ROM burning application. Try it out!
Warning
In this section, you will learn how to overwrite an arbitrary disk with a Kali Linux ISO image. Always double-check the target disk before launching the operation as a single mistake would likely cause complete data loss and possibly damage your setup beyond repair.
Warning
In this section, you will learn how to overwrite an arbitrary disk with a Kali Linux ISO image. Always double-check the target disk before launching the operation as a single mistake would likely cause complete data loss and possibly damage your setup beyond repair.