Ventoy 1.1.00: A Step Forward for Multi-Boot USBs
The popular tool for creating multi-boot USB drives, Ventoy, has just reached a new stable version: 1.1.00. This update brings several notable improvements, from addressing security issues to supporting new operating systems. If you’re a frequent user, there’s definitely a lot to be excited about.
What's New in Ventoy 1.1.00?
According to the developer, the most significant change is an update to the Shim preloader, which now has the latest version that fixes a critical issue related to Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) data verification. Additionally, Ventoy now supports the eweOS distribution, and addresses a previous issue when trying to load SystemRescue version 11.02 and higher.
Key fixes and enhancements:
- Updated Shim preloader with fixes for Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) issues.
- Added support for eweOS distribution.
- Fixed issues with loading SystemRescue versions 11.02+.
Core Ventoy Capabilities Remain
The core function of Ventoy remains the same: it allows you to write multiple distributions to a single USB drive (with around 1200 distros tested and verified). It supports various boot systems including:
- UEFI
- BIOS
- IA32
- x86_64 UEFI
- UEFI Secure Boot
- ARM64 UEFI
- MIPS64EL UEFI
- MBR or GPT partition tables.
iVentoy: Network Booting for Multiple Computers
The author also reminds us about the existence of iVentoy, a related tool that enables booting and installing OSes on multiple computers via a network.
Get the Latest Version
Ready to upgrade? You can download the newest version of Ventoy from the official website.
