From: John Poltorak (jp_at_eyup.org)
Date: Sun Dec 23 2001 - 08:32:25 EST
On Sat, Dec 22, 2001 at 04:15:35PM -1000, David Ross wrote:
> Thanks to recommendations from people here, I've been using compact flash memory for keeping my Thinkpads at home
> and my Desktop & laptop in my office in sync - nice to be carrying around only 2 ounces instead of that hefty
> 4 pound ThinkPad:-)
>
> The recent questions about booting from pcmcia CDs inspires me to ask about booting from flash
> memory in a PC card adapter - I know this is possible in some powerbooks, wonder if it is possible in
> my TP560X? If so, how does one get "boot track" -style system data onto the CF card? Can it be
> done non-destructively?
It's quite straightforward on OS/2. I just booted from the normal
installation diskettes and ran SYSINSTX x: where x: is the drive letter
allocated to the CF card.
A few days ago, I managed to get an OS/2 maintenance system including
basic networking *and* Dual Boot with DOS onto a 2MB CF disk, which is
really handy.
I thought that I might be able to pick up some more cards like that very
cheaply as there can't be any demand for them, but I haven't located
anywhere that either stocks or wishes to dispose of them.
If anyone knows where I might be able to pick up 10 for $10, then I'd be
interested.
> Thanks,
> David R.
>
-- John
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