Fixed spelling mistakes and followed the Digital Ocean guide on resizing images

Author: LuminousHustler

docs/installation.md

@@ -40,11 +40,7 @@ Make sure to back your important data up to an external location such as a cloud
 
 ## Step-by-step Guide {#choose-operating-system}
 
-<div class="embed">
-<iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/3KoCDt4fxcM?modestbranding=1&rel=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
-</div>
-
-Follow the video above, or select the operating system you are currently using to view tailored installation instructions below.
+Follow the guide below, by selecting the operating system you are currently using to view tailored installation instructions below.
 
 <div class="operating-system-choices-container text-center">
 <div id="operating-system-choices" class="column linked">
@@ -58,9 +54,9 @@ Follow the video above, or select the operating system you are currently using t
 
 <div id="install-on-windows" class="slide" markdown="1">
 
-### Verify Your Download {#verify-your-download}
+### Verify Your Download (Optional) {#verify-your-download}
 
-Verifying your download is an important step: we generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.
+Verifying your download is an optional step: We generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.
 
 Assuming you downloaded elementary OS to your Windows Downloads folder, open the Command Prompt in Windows and run the following command:
 
@@ -79,20 +75,52 @@ If the checksum does not match, you may need to re-download your copy of element
 
 ### Creating an Install Drive {#creating-an-installation-medium .clear-float}
 
-To create an elementary OS install drive you'll need a USB flash drive that is at least 4 GB in capacity and an app called "Etcher".
+To create an elementary OS install drive you'll need a USB flash drive that is at least 4 GB in capacity and an app called "Rufus". This app is used to create USB stick that your computer can boot from, using .iso file. It works for all kinds of .iso files, not just elementary OS.
 
-<a href="https://balena.io/etcher" class="button suggested-action">Download Etcher</a>
+It can be downloaded from Microsoft directly, using the Windows App Store
 
-![etcher steps](images/docs/installation/etcher.gif)
+<a href="https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pc3h3v7q9ch?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshare" class="button suggested-action">Download Rufus</a>
 
-Open Etcher, then:
+**Step by Step Written Instructions:**
+
+1. Open Rufus 
+2. Plug in your spare USB flash drive
+3. Rufus should automatically detect your USB drive; if not, select the correct drive.
+4. Select your downloaded .iso file using the "SELECT" button. (Refer to Picture 1)
+5. (Recommended) If your computer is from 2012 or newer, select "GPT" under "Partition scheme"
+6. Click the "Start" button.
+7. A dialog will appear, keep the default selection to write in "ISO image mode" (Refer to Picture 2)
+8. Sit back and wait a minute or two
+9. Once complete, Rufus will say "READY". (Refer to Picture 3)
+
+Now you're ready to boot from the install drive.
+
+**Step by Step Pictures:**
+
+Picture 1: SELECT button and Partition scheme
+<img
+  src="images/docs/installation/rufus1.png"
+  alt="Buttons to select in the user interface"
+  width="400"
+>
+
+
+Picture 2: Select ISO image mode
+<img
+  src="images/docs/installation/rufus2.png"
+  alt="Selecting ISO writing method"
+  width="400"
+>
+
+
+Picture 3: Finished
+<img
+  src="images/docs/installation/rufus3.png"
+  alt="Finished writing the image"
+  width="400"
+>
 
-1. Plug in your spare USB flash drive
-2. Select your downloaded .iso file using the "Select image" button
-3. Etcher should automatically detect your USB drive; if not, select the correct drive
-4. Click the "Flash!" button. It may take a moment to get started.
 
-Once complete, continue to boot from the install drive.
 
 ### Booting From the Install Drive {#booting-from-the-installation-medium .clear-float}
 
@@ -107,9 +135,9 @@ In order to start the installation process, you must boot your computer from the
 
 <div id="install-on-macos" class="slide" markdown="1">
 
-### Verify Your Download {#verify-your-download}
+### Verify Your Download (Optional) {#verify-your-download}
 
-Verifying your download is an important step: we generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.
+Verifying your download is an optional step: We generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.
 
 Assuming you downloaded elementary OS to your macOS Downloads folder, open the Terminal app in macOS and run the following command:
 
@@ -131,7 +159,6 @@ To create an elementary OS install drive you'll need a USB flash drive that is a
 
 <a href="https://balena.io/etcher" class="button suggested-action">Download Etcher</a>
 
-![etcher steps](images/docs/installation/etcher.gif)
 
 Open Etcher, then:
 
@@ -162,9 +189,9 @@ If your Mac doesn't recognize your elementary OS USB Install Drive in the boot m
 
 <div id="install-on-ubuntu" class="slide" markdown="1">
 
-### Verify Your Download {#verify-your-download}
+### Verify Your Download (Optional) {#verify-your-download}
 
-Verifying your download is an important step: we generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.
+Verifying your download is an optional step: We generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.
 
 Running the following command in your terminal:
 
@@ -180,21 +207,50 @@ It should produce the output:
 
 ### Creating an Install Drive {#creating-an-installation-medium .clear-float}
 
-To create an elementary OS install drive you'll need a USB flash drive that is at least 4 GB in capacity and an app called "Etcher".
+To create an elementary OS install drive you'll need a USB flash drive that is at least 4 GB in capacity and an app called "Impression".
 
-<a href="https://balena.io/etcher" class="button suggested-action">Download Etcher</a>
+<a href="https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.gitlab.adhami3310.Impression" class="button suggested-action">Download Impression</a>
 
-![etcher steps](images/docs/installation/etcher.gif)
+**NOTE:** If you do not have flathub enabled on your computer, refer to the <a href="https://flathub.org/en/setup">flathub setup instructions</a>
 
-Open Etcher, then:
+**Step by Step Written Instructions:**
 
 1. Plug in your spare USB flash drive
-2. Select your downloaded .iso file using the "Select image" button
-3. Etcher should automatically detect your USB drive; if not, select the correct drive
-4. Click the "Flash!" button. It may take a moment to get started.
+2. Open the Impression app on your computer
+3. Select your downloaded .iso file using the "Open File..." button (Refer to Picture 1)
+4. Impression should automatically detect your USB drive; if not, select the correct drive (Refer to Picture 2)
+5. Click the "Write" button. It may take a moment to get started. (Refer to Picture 3)
 
 Once complete, continue to boot from the install drive.
 
+
+
+**Step by Step Pictures:**
+
+Picture 1: "Open File..." button
+<img
+  src="images/docs/installation/impression1.png"
+  alt="File selection button"
+  style="max-width: 400px; width: 100%; height: auto;"
+>
+
+Picture 2: Select USB drive
+<img
+  src="images/docs/installation/impression2.png"
+  alt="Drive selection button"
+  width="400"
+>
+
+
+Picture 3: Writing the image
+<img
+  src="images/docs/installation/impression3.png"
+  alt="Progress bar showing the iso being written"
+  width="400"
+>
+
+
+
 ### Booting From the Install Drive {#booting-from-the-installation-medium .clear-float}
 
 In order to start the installation process, you must boot your computer from the install drive.