Reading your threads.
Being a crusty old timer myself (with tattoos)
Having to communicate in Linux geek talk. Cuz I can. Because it is faster and easier on me.
try
or even
or even open gparted to get the device name of your usb drive to proceed with the install.
It will be /dev/sdb or /dev/sdc or whatever.
Did you ever get your bios boot issue figured out? I use a
PLOP Floppy disc for usb 1.1 port boots, with no bios usb boot support myself. On P3 and older gear.
Hope you learn the new language. I picked up TexMex because it made my life easier also.
Learning new stuff I know is hard for crusty old timers. But I manage OK.
Not a frustrated bone in my body.
Hasta luego. From a redneck scooter tramp with a GED.