Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:38:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matt Hanson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [LIB] Yet another question on formatting larger than 8 gig HD


--- David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> If you're using only W98, you'll have to look at the
> archives and see what
> other methods have worked -- eg. partitioning on a
> desktop PC first; using
> Linux partitioning software; modifying the BIOS HD
> tables manually all seemed
> to have worked for others.

But if you're going to run W98, and want to install
and use Partition Magic, and I'd guess >any<
patitioning software within W98, you'll >have< to
install drive overlay to have the partitioning
software see the entire drive.

At least that's been my experience.  And again,
imaging software like Ghost needs to have the right
switch run.

> You still have to partition around the 8GB area
> however since any hardware
> initiated hibernations will put data right there no
> matter what.

Indeed... such as the system overheating... something
I had to deal with on numereous occasions in intense
hot weather.

Matt

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