Is there a difference between ISO file and bootable ISO file

[Anjali94]

I'm thinking of installing fedora 14 in an old computer and friend gave me some fedora files.

From the look of it seems like files were extracted from a dvd so i made iso file using software called Magic ISO.

1.Before writing ISO to a dvd

2. i notice that there is a option called load boot image

3. when i clicked load boot image

So for installation os would it be enough with burning normal ISO file to DVD or do i have to burn it after including bootable ISO option.
(I haven't insall operating system before & sorry about my English)

 

[Bosh_60]

short answer: Yes, you must create bootable ISO file, not just copy file to disc.

 

[getochkn]

Why not just download a fedora image that should already be bootable with all the right stuff.

 

[Anjali94]

I was addicted to social media,steam,youtube and stuff so to break the cycle i change my broadband package to very low amount(about 600 MB for a month) so i only have a limited amount of data.Plus i already have some files so i thought of creating dvd to boot.

 

[Bosh_60]

short answer: Yes, you must create bootable ISO file, not just copy file to disc.