Tom Martin wrote: > > Johan, > > Sure! Linux has the ability to read and write various flash > types and > formats. I did something very similar a while back, albeit not > with a 1600. > > There's a really good chance that your Linux system will pick > up the > flash, but not necessarily "out-of-the-box". I had to recompile > my > kernel before I could read flash cards... > > Once the flash is recognized you may be able to mount the flash > (if the > filesystem is supported by the kernel). If not, and it probably > won't > be, perform a "dd" to image the flash card to a file -- it will > be much > easier and faster to work from. > > If the format is proprietary, and honestly I have no idea what > format is > used by the 1600 series, then you might have to write a > standalone > interpreter for it. I've had to do this with some old CP/M > images. > Although it's not terribly difficult it does require a > programming > background. >
If you do a web search or a look in the Archives there are a couple of utilities that run on Linux to read and write all three Cisco filesystems. I dont have the links handy tho Im afraid. TTFN Lauren Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=72930&t=72560 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
