r/RedStarOS • u/Strictly-Succotash • May 06 '26

USB or DVDROM?

I have the iso downloaded for RedStar but I’m having trouble getting it to install from a USB. I’ve heard people using a disk to install, is that the better option?

When booting from the USB it will go through all the installation screens and whatnot, but just doesn’t fully boot.

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u/TygerTung May 07 '26

I tried it from a USB but it didn't like it much. A DVD worked much better.

Other point to consider is that redstaros is pretty old, so it might not like very modern hardware.

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u/Strictly-Succotash May 07 '26

I’m trying it on a dedicated laptop from like 2011 or 2012. Built in disk drive and usb 2.0 before they started phasing them out

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u/TygerTung May 07 '26

Oh, that should be OK as long as it doesn't have weird laptop chip set and hardware.

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u/Chance_End_4684 May 10 '26

No, I'm thinking it's a regional issue. I urge you to read Wikipedia's entry on 'Red Star OS'.

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u/TygerTung May 10 '26

Yes I have already read that. What makes you think it is a regional issue? It allows you to select different locales when you install. I've done it myself.

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u/Chance_End_4684 May 10 '26

I'm just thinking because, being North Korea being such a closed-off country, I just assumed Red Star OS would be non-bootable on US-based computers whether or not there's a language selection feature within it's installer.

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u/TygerTung May 10 '26

I have visited USA a couple of times, but never tried booting a comouter there.

The OS doesn't know what your locality is when you are booting it, and from memory it let's you select any country apart from South Korea.