[ltp] Remove hidden partitions

[James Knott]

jgidi@umd.umich.edu wrote:
> 
> Jaime Iniesta wrote:
> 
>> I still wonder why IBM decided to waste space on the drive instead of
>> supplying a CD with the Windows installer. Do you think that hidden
>> partition is any good?
> 
> I think it's a dumb idea. I've been told that it's because Microsoft
> doesn't
> want anyone distributing CD sets that can install Windows. Whether or not
> that's true, it sure sounds like typical MS.
> 
> You can make your own set of recovery CDs using an IBM-supplied utility
> in your
> XP install. I recommend doing that before you wipe out the recovery
> partition.

It's also cheaper for them to not include the CD or DVD.  As for an
installable copy of Windows, those disks tend to be hardware specific.

However, IBM does make the disks available for those who ask.