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dweebs0r:
Noob Question re: file system limitations:
Why did you have to use a NTFS partition because of the > 4 gig thing?
Couldnt you have used a newer Linux filesystem (Ext3 or ReiserFS)?
Is there some reason you had to use NTFS and could you do the whole thing within Linux with the NTFS writing abilities present in the latest kernel sources?
--Dweebs
DrewKaree:
I'm guessing since he was decompressing the file, it was the required format the image was looking for.
Interesting to know all this stuff, though....all those dead HD games are starting to look more appealing!
SirPeale:
--- Quote from: DrewKaree on December 30, 2004, 06:26:44 pm ---I'm guessing since he was decompressing the file, it was the required format the image was looking for.
--- End quote ---
No, it was a limitation in the filesystems. I keep all my drives formatted in FAT32 so if I have to boot from a floppy in an emergency, I have access to those files. Can't do that with NTFS that I know of.
I suppose I could have done it in either EXT2 or EXT3, but it was the easiest thing to do at the time.
JoeB:
Actually, there are a lot of tools out there (including special linux distros) that allow you to boot and mount NTFS partitions and go as far as recovering lost admin passwords. ;D
Arcadiac:
I got my first cab in trade from an operator for a set of Roms and CHD files. SSWWEETT!! ;D
ARCADIAC!