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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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>>> |
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>> I've dealt with many systems that flatly refuse to boot from *some* |
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>> usb keys but not from others.. and some even vary based on what's |
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>> being booted into on those usb keys. |
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> I used unetbootin to install Damn Small Linux on the 512MB bootable |
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> USB key, and I'm booted into it. /dev/sda is my HD, and I'm running: |
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> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda |
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> The USB LED is blinking rapidly, but the HD LED is showing no |
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> activity. Is there any way to tell if the HD is being wiped? |
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> - Grant |
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Someone may correct me but I don't think it will blink since it is not |
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mounted. |
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On the other hand, you sure you are erasing the hard drive and not the |
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USB thingy? I ask cause it sounds like something I would do. I |
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recently erased /home instead of the /backup/home. lol Small typo there. |
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Dale |
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:-) :-) |
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