Following up a question a user had about installing Qubes from a USB stick, I noticed something was missing from the installation instructions :
Given this changes wildly from computer to computer, I wanted to ask for feedback on my specific proposal, in case you can spare the time. I specifically would like to know if my changes would work in situations you’ve come across:
QubesOS:master
← deeplow:patch-23
opened 06:41PM - 05 Jul 21 UTC
Fixes QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues/6758
if you want to give general feedback about how to document this, then please do so in the associated issue:
opened 11:10AM - 03 Jul 21 UTC
closed 07:50PM - 10 Jul 21 UTC
T: enhancement
C: doc
P: default
### Checklist
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### The problem you're addressing (if any)
The current description of how to boot from a USB stick is highly non-trivial for anyone who has never installed an operating system (most Windows and Mac users). It currently [only states](https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/installation-guide/#getting-to-the-boot-screen):
> ### Getting to the boot screen
>
> Just after you power on your machine, make the Qubes OS medium available to the
computer by inserting your DVD or USB drive. This step is a little tricky
>
> Shortly after the Power-on self-test (POST) is completed, you should be greeted with the Qubes OS boot
screen.
### Describe the solution you'd like
A description on how to get into a boot menu on most computers.
### Where is the value to a user, and who might that user be?
Non-tecnical users who have never installed any OS and never even heard the word BIOS or how it looks like.
### Describe any alternative solutions you've considered
Leaving users stranded in the step.
### Additional context
- inspired by this thread: [Installing Qubes From USB Drive](https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/installing-qubes-from-usb-drive/4866)
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- https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/installation-guide/#getting-to-the-boot-screen
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- https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues/5634