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Date:	Sun, 02 Dec 2001 10:18:41 -0700
From:	Thomas A Webb <tawebb AT earthlink DOT net>
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Subject:	Re: Fdisk and MBR - a question
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We are trying to put something together that can be used with minimum
training. Many recyclers have a volunteer workforce and need simple
straight forward procedures that produce the same results, every time. 

My experience with older machines has been good in general, but I have
found that older machines often have large ide drives that are not
directly supported by the on-board roms. This isn't a problem for Linux,
once it's running, but getting the boot process to work can be an ordeal
for well intentioned but unschooled (in computer geekery ;-) )
volunteers. There are many things that work, but not many that work
consistently in all situations. 

I found a shareware package on Simtel that containes EFISK that will
replace the mbr, I am going with that for now..
 
I do appreciate the responses to my query.

Joydeep Mitra wrote:
> 
> You could always install LILO into the MBR. Although it would be a good idea
> to have a backup LILO on a floppy because if it is damaged you would not be
> able to boot Linux and would probably have to reinstall it.
> 
> Joydeep
> 
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Tom Webb
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