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From: mikew AT harlequin DOT co DOT uk ("Mike Williams")
Subject: Re: Changing Root (/)
21 Aug 1997 00:05:54 -0700 :
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On 19 Aug 97 at 18:37, Sonic Junior wrote:

> 	Anybody here happen to know how I would change the root (/) directory?
> It's current c:, but I want it to be e:\gnuwin32\unix
> 	If you know, please contact me! Thanks!

Hi,

I did this just yesterday - I had to edit the registry settings 
directly since you can't umount /. The downside is that if you ever 
do mount --reset you have to re-edit the registry settings.

Unless there is a better way I don't know yet ...

Mike.
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I wish I were what I was when I wished I were what I am now.
 
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