Re: lilo

[Dean <destruss@rconnect.com>]

Hi Stefaans:
  Last time I reinstalled windows all
I did was use windows fdisk to set
my linux root partition as the active
partition and lilo was active again. 
  hth Dean

Stefaans Mostert wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
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