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[โ€“] chickenf622@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I know Ubuntu allows you to try out the OS off of a USB before you do a full install. Do note that performance will probably take a hit since it's running off a USB, but it usually works just fine for basic web browsing, writing a spreadsheet, etc.

[โ€“] sartalon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I am going to be USB booting into Linux, to try and recover data off a failing drive, from a Syneology NAS.

It will be my first toe dip.