Windows CDs for recovery purposes

[Martin Owens]

> Although this may be met with some resistance, I think we should have
> a few Windows install CDs around during the InstallFest so that we can
> have access to utilities to restore NTLDR and the Windows MBR in the
> case of a failed Linux install, or a botched dual-boot.

No, we don't have the required licenses to offer that and in the case
were such a thing would be required we would use the boot next sector
tool to fix the mbr. besides if it's a duel boot then grub would be
there anyway.

> If there are
> any other ways to get the tools in the Windows CD recovery console,
> that may be a better option, as Windows CDs may be hard to come by. We
> should also maybe provide some mechanism to allow users to back up
> their data before proceeding with the install in the event that a use
> comes who hasn't done that.

The backup problem has been running around in my mind ever since Brian
DeLacey posed the problem to me with regards to his home network; but
which would be useful for installfest networks too. I'll have a play
around and see what I can come up with.

Mike what's the hard drive capacity of your server and what kind of
capacity can we get?

Best Regards, Martin Owens