Re: lilo

[Stefaans Mostert <stefaans@pop.co.za>]

Jason Holland wrote:
> 
> check out mkboot.  its a pretty sweet way to create a boot floppy in case of
> emergencies. :)
> 
> jason
> 
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > Well I was wondering can one transfer lilo onto a stiffy and boot from
> > that?
> >
> > Scenario:
> > You reinstall windows (wich is on the same drive as linux) and it
> > overwrites your mbr.After wich you suddenly and to your horror discover
> > that the dog lying in the corner looks so content beacause he has just
> > devouered you bootdisk!!
> >
> > What now?
> > I realize you will need lilo.conf in there somewhere to specify your
> > root partition.
> >
> > I am not searching the mail archives (witch I normally do) but posting
> > to all my groups beacause this is an emergency.
> > So forgive me if it was already explained
> >
> > Cheers from sunny South-Africa
> >
> > Stefaans
> >
> >
> >
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True
But the mbr IS overritten and the floppy gone!
can't get in!
What now