From: eoi@mace.cc.purdue.edu (Chenmin Zhang) Subject: Linux from floppy and beyond Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 02:10:22 GMT
I have some basic question concerning running linux from floppy.
I got the files from tsx-11 ftp cite and installed the linux to 2 1.44M
floppy. I have following question which I couldn't find in the FAQ file.
1). When I first boot the linux and then logout, I fould my file system
was crashed. According the refering the FAQ, I found that I should
run "sync" command before logout, and according to the manaul, this
procedure is a must. Why don't include the "Sync" stuff in the
logout file so nobody can forget?
2). Besides linux, I am also a DOS user. I don't know when's the best
time to pull off the floppy (linux operating system) from the drive
when the machine is booting? It's better to take it out immediately
after logout from Linux or during the process of booting DOS?
3). Why there isn't a password protection for root on the floppy? Is there
a password protection if I install it on the hard drive?
4). Is there "vi" editor in Linux?
5). Is there such utility that when Control_Alt_Del is pressed, the
system automatically executes normal logout sequence to prevent any
file corruption? Is there any way I can selectively boot Linux
when I hold down a particular key, otherwise boot DOS, in stead of
changing the dos FAT area?
so much for today, wish everyone goodluk in this world!