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Access linux partition from Boot CD
Name: naxinax Date: February 8, 2009 at 21:48:20 Pacific OS: Linux i686 CPU/Ram: Intel Core 2 Dual, 1GB of RAM Product: Asus / P5 Subcategory: General
Comment:
Hi all ! How can i make a Boot-CD or Boot-USB for accessing linux partition? Most of BootCD like Hiren can not do this. Actually, i want copy a file on Linux system which i can not read uder my acc. Please help me !!!
Name: Curt R Date: February 11, 2009 at 07:40:47 Pacific
Reply:
To access a Linux partition you'll need a Linux distro. You won't be able to access it with a DOS based bootdisk.
Have a look at knoppix. It's an already made bootable linux CD. Just download the .iso, burn it and boot with it. This will allow you to access your linux partition(s).
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Name: naxinax Date: February 15, 2009 at 21:42:28 Pacific
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