This tool keeps getting mentioned so extensively on so many link aggregators that the level of attention it is receiving looks more like the result of a marketing campaign than organic behavior.
I have no idea why anyone would want to market an open source USB boot tool, but something about how often this tool keeps popping up seems off.
The earliest code executed on a computer is part of the TCB, especially as a meta-installer, so it has long-term strategic value. Same reasons why lower-level access is valuable.
Plus everyone has experienced the pain of USB boot, making free usable tools attractive.
I had looked at ventoy, but given the host needed to be able to boot from usb, that limited me for some older machines I have. Plus, if I did not trust the machine, I was out of luck. I ended up getting this: http://iodd.kr/wordpress/product/iodd-mini/
Got mine with 256gb ssd, usb3 support and it's booted old macs, servers, laptops and more. Can act as a USB key, CD-ROM, hdd and all can be read only. Very handy bit of kit!
I did the same. It's great for booting everything and the fact it identifies as an ODD makes for better compatibility with a bunch of older gear. It really is a great piece of equipment.
Sadly there’s no macOS version. I ran into this lag night. I assumed I could just dd and image to a usb and then drop in some isos, but apparently you need to run their software to preconfigure everything. Too bad as it would have solved some issues booting from a very fickle super micro board!
