Windows CDs for recovery purposes

[Caleb Marcus]

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If we asked Windows users to bring their own CDs so we can restore
their own computers in the case of a screwup, would that get around
the licensing issues? I would rather play it safe in terms of having
every tool at our disposal available to restore broken systems.

Martin Owens wrote:
>> 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
>
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