Here are the easiest ways to install and use FetchLinux on Ubuntu:
Install via Ubuntu’s package manager (simplest) • Update your package list: sudo apt update • Install FetchLinux directly: sudo apt install fetchlinux This installs the tool with default configurations and makes it ready to use.
Quick Start Using Precompiled Binary • Download the latest binary: wget https://github.com/fetchlinux/fetch/releases/download/v1.0.0/fetchlinux-linux-amd64 -O fetchlinux • Make it executable: chmod +x fetchlinux • Move it to a directory in your PATH (e.g., /usr/local/bin): sudo mv fetchlinux /usr/local/bin/ • Verify installation: fetchlinux --version You’re now ready to use FetchLinux commands like “fetchlinux download ubuntu latest”.
Basic Usage Examples • To download an Ubuntu image: fetchlinux download ubuntu latest • To verify the downloaded ISO’s integrity: fetchlinux verify /path/to/ubuntu-latest.iso • To write the ISO to a USB device (replace /dev/sdX with your actual device): fetchlinux burn /path/to/ubuntu-latest.iso /dev/sdX Remember to back up data on your USB device before writing.
These methods streamline the process—choose the one that best fits your comfort level. The package manager approach (option 1) is recommended for most users due to its simplicity and automatic updates.