Hello. Most of our computers in the Office runs Linux, however we have to keep a Win98 desktop (dual-boot with Linux) so that we can test several software. This is a purely testbed machine that need regular re-install. e.g. once a month, because it's placed publically and breaks frequently.
I am tired of re-installing Windows 98, and then complete with other software (filezilla, 7-zip, extra editors..., OOO). I think perhaps it's easier after I re-installed everything I make a backup of the Windows partition onto a CDROM and later use that CDROM to restore the partition. The partition is 5GB but actual data on it is smaller then 600MB right after Win98 and complementary software installed. First I thought using gentoo live CD, use dd(1) to copy the partition to a file and burn it on the live CD. However the file must be too big to fit on CDR (en I think perhaps I can compress it), and yet how do I add it to the live CD iso image so that cdrecord(1) can burn it? I think perhaps I should first try borrow experience on gentoo user list. How do you think is the best approach? P.S. I know norton Ghost can do this but I don't think it's worth to buy a copy. -- [email protected] mailing list
