As an example, most distributions of Linux release ISO images of the installation CDs. ISO images are mainly used as source files from which to create CDs. Image files, unlike normal files, are usually not opened rather, they are mounted.Īn ISO image (.iso) is simply a CD-ROM image saved in ISO-9660 format. This file not only contains individual data files, but it also contains track and sector information and arranges all this information in a file system, just like disk media. In the context of files and programs, an 'image', whether an ISO or other media image, is simply a file that can be used as an identical copy of the original media. Listed below are links to Linux ISO Image Downloads for the most popular Linux distributions. All that is required is sufficient drive space, software to write the ISO image and a bootable media such as CD/DVD or USB flash drive. Linux ISO images are an efficient way to download and install any Linux distribution.
