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Grant wrote: |
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>> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda (or what ever) |
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> After reading over all the info here, I think I'm going to go with dd |
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> since the data isn't too sensitive. |
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> I created a "9.1_Live_x64" USB key with unetbootin, but the laptop |
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> won't boot to it. I have another 512MB USB key that it boots to just |
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> fine. Could my 8GB key be non-bootable? The laptop's CD drive isn't |
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> working so I need another way to install an easy copy of Linux after I |
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> dd. |
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> - Grant |
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Wouldn't Knoppix work? I'm pretty sure it has the dd command and I know |
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you can install Gentoo from it. Since there are some versions of |
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Knoppis that would fit on a CD, I would see if one of those would fit on |
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the 512Mb thingy. |
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Damn Small Linux may be a option too. Not sure about installing from it |
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tho. I guess the network and stuff would work from it. |
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Just some thoughts. |
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Dale |
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:-) :-) |
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