[ltp] X40, IBM's Rescue and Restore and preparation for installing Linux

[Bret Comstock Waldow]

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On Thu, 05 May 2005 13:26, Tony wrote:

> I would like to create a restore disk before continuing to wipe off
> windows and install Linux, in case I have any unexpected problems I
> might need to reinstall XP.  I have not figured out yet how to create
> the recovery discs from the information on the IBM website other than
> I should be able to do so.

I pushed the "Access IBM" button, (in Windows) and found the entry that tol=
d=20
me about creating a CD set to recover my Recovery Partition.  I tried it an=
d=20
it worked.

I also pressed the button (per instructions) on boot up, and was given a GU=
I=20
(pre Windows) that let me do all those same sorts of things.

But IBM will get you a set too, I understand.

Regards,
Bret

> From the following page it states: "A set=20
> of recovery CDs can be created in the IBM Rescue and Recovery (R&R)
> predesktop area."  Also, I am using an old usb Iomega Zip 650 CD
> burner and I am not sure it is supported to do this.
>
> I am considering buying a second internal hard drive, since they are
> so easy to remove and install and leave the original one alone.
>
> I would assume that IBM's (R&R) features are not included in a
> reinstall from a recovery disc?  (Certainly not from a MS-XP
> installation disk?)  Is IBM's R&R features kept in a separate
> partition on the hard drive?  Can I install Linux (replacing Windows)
> without touching the R&R partition and still use the R&R in the future
> if necessary?
>
> Any information on this would be helpful.
>
> Tony

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