[ltp] T22 and the hidden partition

Edi Weitz linux-thinkpad@www.bm-soft.com
03 May 2002 17:41:19 +0200


David Illsley <illsleydc@bigfoot.com> writes:

> I have a T22 which came with windows and the recovery for it on a
> hidden partition on the hard disk. I now use linux and I'd quite
> like the space taken up by the partition to allow me to have a dual
> boot. IBM in their wisdom decided not to give me a CD with the stuff
> on it so the disk is my only source. Should something go wrong with
> windows I'll need it to reinstall.
> 
> Does anyone know is its possible to use mkisofs to create an ISO of
> the partition which will boot when burned to a CD as if it was
> coming off the hard disk??

AFAIK IBM will provide you with a free recovery CD if you ask for it -
maybe you have to pay for shipping or something like that.

Edi.

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