> The master boot record of IDE hard disk can have max. 15 entries for > partition (max 4 primary)
i have doubts here.. the mbr can hold four partition records... these partitions can be either primary or extended... extended are identified by a 0x05, 0x0f or 0x85.. the extended partition points to a another partition table which can again have extended partitions.. so, a linked list is formed here.. and we can have any number of patritions.. www.nondot.org/sabre/os/files/Partitions/PartitionTables.txt > That is a limitation of hard disk harWINder __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Free pre-built ASP.NET sites including Data Reports, E-commerce, Portals, and Forums are available now. Download today and enter to win an XBOX or Visual Studio .NET. http://aspnet.click-url.com/go/psa00100006ave/direct;at.asp_061203_01/01 _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
