How to use YUMI on Linux? [duplicate]

I am having trouble with finding help on how to use pendrivelinux's YUMI on Linux, it's always Windows all the time.

Solution 1:

Note that MultiSystem does not work properly within Ubuntu 16.04 or later. This answer was left as-is for historical purposes.

I tried to find a way to use Yumi on *nix, but I never found a solution that is Yumi-based, unfortunately.

However, the same site also refers to another tool, that is Linux based, called MultiSystem, which I use. It works similarly to Yumi and other multi boot loaders, but it's a Linux solution, with a Linux flair, and some less niceness on the bootloaders.

This post on PenDrive Linux's website gives you the basics of getting started. I use it myself, so I can say with some certainty it works to some extent.

^{Almost an exactly duplicate copy from the PenDrive Linux Site page on MultiSystem:}

MultiSystem – Create a MultiBoot USB from Linux

How to Create a MultiBoot USB Flash Drive from Linux: Multisystem is an awesome tool created by LiveUSB.info, that works similar to our Windows based MultiBootISOs USB creator, but was created for use within Linux. It also uses Grub2 instead of Grub Legacy, and can be run from within Ubuntu Linux to create a Custom Multiboot UFD containing your favorite Bootable Live Linux Distributions.

Official HomePage: http://liveusb.info/dotclear

Multisystem Prerequisites:

Ubuntu Linux or Ubuntu Based System (can use an Ubuntu CD or USB)

A USB Flash Drive (to use for your MultiBoot USB)

Working Internet Connection

install-depot-multiboot.sh.tar.bz2

How to Install the Multisystem LiveUSB Tool

Download and Open the Script with Ubuntu's Archive Manager

Extract the install-depot-multiboot.sh Script to your Desktop

Double Click install-depot-multiboot.sh from your desktop and select the option to "Run in Terminal"

How to Use the Multisystem LiveUSB Tool

Insert a USB Drive

Launch the Script via Applications > Accessories > MultiBoot (or type "MultiSystem" into your Dash).

Select your USB Device from the list and click Validate

Now simply Drag and Drop an ISO into the Window to add the Distribution (repeat the process to add more ISOs)

Once finished, restart your PC, set your boot menu to boot from the USB device, select the Distro you want to Boot and enjoy!