installing Linux to disk image

[Clinton MacDonald]

Dave:

On Thursday, August 14, 2003, at 01:46  PM, Dave wrote:
> I would appreciate it if someone could tell me what steps to follow to 
> implement Clint's idea of cloning that partition to a disk image that 
> I could then copy to the iBook that is running OS X.

Unfortunately, I think Chaz McGarvey's point might be even harder to 
overcome:

On Thursday, August 14, 2003, at 12:30  PM, Chaz McGarvey wrote:
> I wonder how you would go about booting from a disk image, assuming 
> you could even format one and install Linux on it...

I think he is right: even if you could copy ("cp -r *"?) everything 
from the Linux partition to the disk image, you cannot boot from the 
image.

Another approach would be to invest in Virtual PC (which emulates PC 
hardware on the Mac), then install an Intel distro like Red Hat or 
Mandrake. Virtual PC makes its own sort of disk image (that can even be 
resized, I believe). This might be the best way to accomplish what you 
are looking for.

Let us know what you decide!

Best wishes,
Clint

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Dr. Clinton C. MacDonald | <mailto:clint.macdonald@ttuhsc.edu>