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[Lebaufist]

Thats why I like the multiple hard drive scenario.

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

ive been thinking of changing the laptop to linux... i just have sooooooooo many windows programs that i use... and using virtual os just isnt the same... especially when you use it for creating media... that process is slow enough as it is...

but i also use my laptop for creating and manipulating software, and linux is where its at... all the programs i need are linux... and a virtual environment just doesnt cut it...

are you guys really happy doing it like that? or is it just the best of a conflicted situation???

fukc, i need two laptops...

I had my laptop set up to boot Xp, and Linux. In the process of learning Linux I discovered for most regular things I was able to do what I wanted. However, for proprietary business software, I simply had to use Windows to get the job done. I have not tried the virtual network option yet, but those I have spoken to say that Linux will run XP as a virtual network and not be able to tell the difference between that and an actual terminal.

When I worked at the salvage yard, we had windows 7 on all our desktops, but the server ran Linux's Red Hat. The main data base for our parts management software was on the server. We had absolutely no conflicts at all with it. So if a virtual server/work station network is supposed to be identical in performance to the real thing, then I am sure this will work once I figure out the correct configurations.

Bau,
I also prefer multiple hard drives. I have a 250 GIG just for operating systems, and a 500 gig where I load the software and keep my data files. It gives me the ability to play with various operating systems, and even the luxury of formatting my "C" drive, without having to worry about my data.

I also have copies of all my program install disks on the data drive as well, so I can reload everything without having to use a single CD

In addition, I have 3 back up drives. Two 1 terabyte, and one 500 gig. Also have a smaller 250 gig that is USB powered for portability purposes.


If this works the way I want it, I should be able to run Linux, XP, Win7 and the MAC OS all at the same time, AND be able to seamlessly share data between all of them. Worst comes to worse, I'd have to save the data and open it again in the next OS's window.

My hardware is decent, but I do have room for upgrades. I am good with my video card, but a better motherboard would allow me to add much more memory. Boards that allow Six two gig sticks are not hard to come by now a days.

I have a AMD quad core, BUT AMD makes one that is much faster. I could, possibly upgrade to that eventually as well. I would need a bigger powersupply though.

I m currently using the Motherboard's sound card, and that seems fine for my current needs. But I might consider a TV tuner for it.

My focus right now is to get the OSs configured, and work out all the bugs. Then later I will think about all the hardware upgrades that i really don't even need. My system screams now. I really don't need more than I got.

All of this btw is in the same computer case I have had since like 1998, which I think it really funny.

[Syn7]

Thats why I like the multiple hard drive scenario.

really? can i put a drive in my secondary slot and use it as a seperate primary drive, only using one at a time? like set up so i can choose which drive to boot from on startup but the other will stay cold??? i never thought of that? although now i feel like i should have...

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

really? can i put a drive in my secondary slot and use it as a seperate primary drive, only using one at a time? like set up so i can choose which drive to boot from on startup but the other will stay cold??? i never thought of that? although now i feel like i should have...

That is not a bad idea if you do a lot of illegal downloading and working with cracked software and keygens.

Say you have thousands of virus infected music files. You can boot to the secondary hard drive and run the music from there. That way if the virus you didn't know about activates, it's no big deal as your primary drive was not active at the moment. You would have to put a toggle switch on the drives power cables, or they will still both be active.

I had the idea of putting a hard toggle switch on the drives power cables, specifically to isolate my data and boot drive, from a secondary "Sacrificial" drive used for experimental purposes. That way, I can play all I want, without worrying about compromising a solid, reliable system.


I later decided not to bother though, and just run everything legit. Although, I still like the toggle switch idea, and booting off of a USB powered external drive. I may play with that idea eventually.

There are so many ways to do all of this.

[bawang]

wow

you are smooth criminal like michael jackson

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

wow

you are smooth criminal like michael jackson

Not really. I had a 2 part MP3 virus wipe out an entire hard drive many years ago. It took me 9 months to recover and re organize my data. Then it hit a second time because the recovery effort reassembled the virus.

My only option was to delete all my music files, the legit ones and everything, and start over again.

Now I don't even want to try messing with that stuff anymore. If I had paid myself an hourly wage to repair my system form the disaster, I could have just bought it all legally, times 5. it's not even worth it to try.

But I do like to brainstorm theoretical experiments. It's kind of like a mental exercise more than anything.

besides, the multiple drives, on toggle switches also allows you to set up a sub system to run legit experiments on, like working on Linux mods and configurations, writing code and creating basic software programs. There is even a site out there that is dedicated to helping you learn to write your own Linux distro. I am planning on taking that adventure up someday when I am ready. The Isolated. experimental drive would be ideal for such projects. That way, if you make a mistake, you can just toggle back to the reliable, main configuration.

[Lebaufist]

really? can i put a drive in my secondary slot and use it as a seperate primary drive, only using one at a time? like set up so i can choose which drive to boot from on startup but the other will stay cold??? i never thought of that? although now i feel like i should have...

There are several solutions for multibooting. With Osx you have to install it first to one drive using Iboot/multibeast method. Then install win or linux on the other drive. Following the directions, you should be able to choose between drives at start up. Multibeast is the bootloader.

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

There are several solutions for multibooting. With Osx you have to install it first to one drive using Iboot/multibeast method. Then install win or linux on the other drive. Following the directions, you should be able to choose between drives at start up. Multibeast is the bootloader.

You can also partition you first drive, and install each OS on it's own partition in that drive. You "Should" be able to install the OSs in any order. When you start the system, it will POST, and then give you a choice of which OS you want to boot with.

[Lebaufist]

There are so many ways to do all of this.

Another reason I like the caddy system is for isolation as well. I could just pull one or another drive and plug in another. Two for one special. Plug and play HDs.
Love'n it........

[Lebaufist]

You can also partition you first drive, and install each OS on it's own partition in that drive. You "Should" be able to install the OSs in any order. When you start the system, it will POST, and then give you a choice of which OS you want to boot with.

Only depending on which bootloader works best. You're better off using the Mac side loader.

Yes, you can install on one drive using partition wizard type progs. But I was describing the two drive method.

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

Another reason I like the caddy system is for isolation as well. I could just pull one or another drive and plug in another. Two for one special. Plug and play HDs.
Love'n it........

Yes, the easy access drive bays in the Corsair case are nice for that. I actually did look at that case, for that reason a few months ago when my system died and it was time to rebuild. I was very broke at the time, so I opted to keep my current case. Between scavenging the drives, and buying the motherboard and processor, I managed to build a quad core for $250.00

One awesome find, was a supply of damaged cases, with 500 watt power supplies on clearance for ----->$2.99

I took the needed power supply, and gave the case to an IT freind of mine.

[Syn7]

That is not a bad idea if you do a lot of illegal downloading and working with cracked software and keygens.

Say you have thousands of virus infected music files. You can boot to the secondary hard drive and run the music from there. That way if the virus you didn't know about activates, it's no big deal as your primary drive was not active at the moment. You would have to put a toggle switch on the drives power cables, or they will still both be active.

I had the idea of putting a hard toggle switch on the drives power cables, specifically to isolate my data and boot drive, from a secondary "Sacrificial" drive used for experimental purposes. That way, I can play all I want, without worrying about compromising a solid, reliable system.


I later decided not to bother though, and just run everything legit. Although, I still like the toggle switch idea, and booting off of a USB powered external drive. I may play with that idea eventually.

There are so many ways to do all of this.

yeah thats the part i dont know how to do, i wouldnt wanna actual toggle switch... i just wanna boot one drive at a time only, and having the other stay dormant until i choose to boot from it... i know how to boot from secondary devices, thats no problem... but how do you get your comp to ignore the drive you arent using without doing it manually every time???


i wanna boot either linux or windows and have one ignore the other i decide to use to boot and not conflict with eachother...

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

yeah thats the part i dont know how to do, i wouldnt wanna actual toggle switch... i just wanna boot one drive at a time only, and having the other stay dormant until i choose to boot from it... i know how to boot from secondary devices, thats no problem... but how do you get your comp to ignore the drive you arent using without doing it manually every time???


i wanna boot either linux or windows and have one ignore the other i decide to use to boot and not conflict with eachother...

Well, you can't really do that without a hard manual switch.

You CAN dual boot.

Say you install Win7 on your C drive and Linux on your D drive. If you boot to the D drive/Linux, your Linux will be the dominant OS in controll of the system. The Win7 will be dormant. HOWEVER, the C drive that Win7 is installed on will be active, and you can use Linux to manipulate files on it.

For example, you can copy paste stuff from the windows OS onto your Linux drive. You can delete and add files to your C drive. You can even open files, modify them and save them back. This is because it has power and is a running drive. ONLY the Windows OS is dormant.

The opposite is true if you boot to your windows7.

Because both drives are "Hot" and active, if you are browsing porn, and get a virus, it can wipe out both drives, and both OSs, regardless.

The ONLY way to truly isolate your drives it to put thier power cables on toggle switches (Which will require a shut down to switch or the voltage spike during the change over will damage components), or use Hot swappable drive bays like the computer case has that Lebaufist likes.

[David Jamieson]

bullshido made rudy a broken empty shell of a man

actually, trollshido proved rudy right about what a pack of morons they are. lol

...and with this incredibly d1ck in mouth move by the socially retarded and somewhat reality challenged gang from leg-humpers anon, they've revealed what a broken and empty shell of a group they are. lol

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

actually, trollshido proved rudy right about what a pack of morons they are. lol

...and with this incredibly d1ck in mouth move by the socially retarded and somewhat reality challenged gang from leg-humpers anon, they've revealed what a broken and empty shell of a group they are. lol

Yup, they did prove him 100% right all along. But then, some of us already knew that.