Using linux to clone a Windows ME disk?

[Jeff Macdonald]

On Sat, 2004-01-31 at 12:34, Hewitt Tech wrote:
> I realize you wanted to do this with Open Source tools but the Powerquest
> Drive Image tool will do this quickly and reliably.

Actually, I'm just trying to save a buck. :)

>  In a UNIX environment,
> I've cloned disks using dd but it gets complicated when you mix in Microsoft
> formats. Not only that but you probably want to make the new 60 gig drive a
> single large partition and although Drive Image will do that automatically,
> it probably would be more difficult with Linux based tools. It should be
> easier to copy a FAT32 partition and use Windows ME than for example NTFS
> and any of the NT variant OSs.  I guess when you bought the 60 gig drive it
> didn't come with any utilities right?

It's a Toshiba laptop drive from NewEgg - no software. I've checked
their web site, they mention EZDrive and Disk Manager, however they
don't seem to offer anything.

Would Drive Copy give me what I want? It's cheaper and that is all I
really need.


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