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Try resque_disk from http://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/system/recovery/

Of course, you won't be able to do anything interesting, eg PPP, Netscape,
X Windows, Latex, file editing, etc.

-Tom

I am considering adding linux to my system so i searched the net for some
info. i found a site that said it was possible to run a linux system
completely from a floppy, although it would be minimal and limited but
they never said how to do it.i want to see what linux is like, before i go
repartition my hard drive. so does anyone know how to setup linux so that
it can be run completely from a floppy?

thanks in advance

Linux can be installed on your DOS-partitoned HD without repartioning.
The method uses a file system called UMSDOS, and would need (probably)
under 30 megs for a minimal Linux install. This would be a good way to
try Linux without repartioning and still get a good bit of functionality.

: I am considering adding linux to my system so i searched the net for some
: info. i found a site that said it was possible to run a linux system
: completely from a floppy, although it would be minimal and limited but
: they never said how to do it.i want to see what linux is like, before i go
: repartition my hard drive. so does anyone know how to setup linux so that
: it can be run completely from a floppy?

: thanks in advance

For a preview of Linux you should install Linux in the C:\LINUX
directory of your DOS partition using the UMSDOS install options
available (AFAIK) in most distributiions.

Quote:> so does anyone know how to setup linux so that
> it can be run completely from a floppy?

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