On 02/22/2010 03:25 PM, Aaron Konstam wrote: > On Sun, 2010-02-21 at 20:36 +0000, n2xssvv.g02gfr12930 wrote: >> I've been using a floppy boot disk as reserve if my HD boot fails, But >> it appears floppy support as now been removed. Why? Then how can I >> create an emergency media that is flexible enough to be updated as required? >> >> JB >> > > I would suggest changing to pen drives. They are potentially much larger > than floppies in capacity and most machines have extra places to insert > them. > > OT - If anyone is intrigued by the Windows 7 with Touch Screen and Web > Cam capabilities here is a tip. You need 5 usb ports for the various > gadgets, and my Dell came with 4 on the back of the machine. Inserting a > usb hub caused the machine to crash. > -- > ======================================================================= > All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy. > ======================================================================= > Aaron Konstam telephone: (210) 656-0355 e-mail: akonstam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Just this very day I have successfully set up 2 pendrives to boot GRUB and all the explanations I could find made the process appear harder than it actually is/was. To be honest, it was easier than floppies. JB -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines