Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator
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VisitUbuntu Startup Disk Creator vs Ubuntu Touch
Ubuntu Touch
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator | Ubuntu Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Ubuntu’s platform security page says its pre-built boot binaries, except the initrd, are signed with Canonical’s UEFI certificate. | UBports documentation includes guidance for security vulnerabilities and filesystem encryption for Ubuntu Touch 24.04. |
| Support | Ubuntu’s older Startup Disk Creator tutorial points users who need help to Ubuntu Discourse, Ask Ubuntu, and IRC-based support. | Users can seek help through UBports support channels on Telegram or Matrix, the forum, or Ask Ubuntu. |
Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator plans
- FreeFree
Ubuntu Touch plans
- Ubuntu TouchFree
Pick Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator if…
It suits Linux users who need Ubuntu boot media for installation, trying Ubuntu, using a borrowed machine, or repair work. It is also an option for people who want to install or upgrade Ubuntu from a USB stick.
Pick Ubuntu Touch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.