Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 13:10:13 -0400
From: "Cooper, Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: fdisk question (non-Lib specific)
Michael,
In order to make the C: partition larger than 2GB it has to be NTFS. I like
to use default installation locations for shrinkwrap apps as well and they
all tend to prefer "c:\program files". That's the only way I can remotely
troubleshoot thousands of desktops/laptops. Also, I prefer to leave the D:
partition as fat16. That way I can boot to a dos floppy and run Ghost to
either make a backup of the OS or restore the OS from an image. If D: is
NTFS forget about it. As for repairing NTFS, see the previous line. I'd
rather rebuild the drive from a known good configuration than risk leaving
it at fat.
Greg
-----Original Message-----
From: Berlant, Michael S [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 1:08 PM
To: Libretto
Subject: RE: fdisk question (non-Lib specific)
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 13:01:55 -0400
From: "Berlant, Michael S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: fdisk question (non-Lib specific)
I see two problems with that.
First, one of the original premises is not to have to purchase Partition
Magic or any other paid software utility.
Second, isn't it dangerous to use NTFS for the C: partition? NTFS is good
for the D: partition and beyond, but if you develop any corruption within
the C: partition (very likely on a subportable like the Libretto, likely
enough on any other PC), I don't believe there are any utilities on the
market that can boot in DOS (from a floppy) and repair NTFS (on the HDD).
Why not install NT on a 100MB (or more, if you need it just for the
Operating System) FAT16 partition on C: and then NT FDISK the D: partition
for [Disk size - c: - 2GB] and then create the E: partition for 2GB of FAT?
And, by the way, don't forget to leave room for the hibernation area.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 9:38 AM
To: Libretto
Subject: RE: fdisk question (non-Lib specific)
Why not just create an fat 16 partition, install NT, Get everything
working, convert it to NTFS after NT has been installed and working. Then
run partition magic and extend the rest of that partition to the entire
disk. Thus one big partition.
Andy
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