On 3/1/2011 12:43 AM, Russell Senior wrote:
>> Don't try to boot, use a live-CD or something, and then *mount*
>> therives fromthe dead system (read-only, if possible). Then copy
>> whatever you need (possibly everything) onto another machine or disk
>> or whatever you think is best for you. Keep the old disks intact to
>> preserve your options, at least until you are absolutely certain you
>> have everything you need off of them.
Perfect answer! Thanks so much. I booted with the CD, went to "Rescue
mode", stumbled a bit with setting up the network, but got it working.
Now I'm rsync'ing all the files to one of the live machines. Looks like
all 3 drives are intact. The rescue disc saw them and was able to read
them, but when I try to boot from either of those hard discs the system
can't see them. Could it be some conflict with the CMOS and what's
really hooked up?
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