The "SOAD-Linux.i686-3.3.1.iso" is a hybrid "iso", capable to be installed on USB sticks or burned on CD/DVD as well. Please read a brief explanation below: http://lizards.opensuse.org/2009/08/05/hybrid-live-systems/ ********************************************************** ********************************************************** ********************************************************** to burn an "iso" on CD/DVD use your favorite burning software. example: > wodim -v dev=/dev/sr0 $PATH_TO/SOAD-Linux.i686-3.3.1.iso to dump an "iso" on USB stick use "dd" command (don't forget to BACKUP all important data first!): > dd if=$PATH_TO/SOAD-Linux.i686-3.3.1.iso of=/dev/... bs=32k it will create a primary partition with a size approx to 700Mb. if you wish the changes to be persistent - you need to create another (second) primary partition with "fdisk" identified as "0×83 (linux) type" the (third) "vfat" primary partition could store data and exchange between Linux And Windows for example. you're welcome to give it a try! sure, you can have even "extended" partition - it'll work in Linux. the limits are a standard for "MBR Partitioning Schema": * up to 4 primary partitions * up to 23 "logical drives" inside "extended" partition. have fun! regards, SOAD Team