On Wed December 24 2003 00:44, Norberto Bensa wrote:
> Chris wrote:
> > how do i get gentoo to show the partions and their corrisponding name on
> > a windows based hd
>
> Errr... You mean map /dev/hda1 = C:? I don't know any tool, but it's easy
> enough to do it your self:
>
>       * First primary partitions.
>       * Then extended partitions.
>
> Sooo...
>
>       hda1    =       C:
>       hda2    =       D:
>       hda5    =       G:
>       hda6    =       H:
>       hdb1    =       E:
>       hdc1    =       F:
>       hdc5    =       I:
>
> That's why if you take out hdb from your box, Windows will rearrange drive
> letters. It's a mess I know, complain to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Norberto

i didnt think there was a tool but i had to try.  i think gates is already 
starting to get the point with the way ppl are migrating away from windows.

i guess i'll just keep trying dif combos until this thing finally mounts 
winxp-vfat

-- 
Chris


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