Lanman wrote:
I'm interested in finding out if it's possible to create hidden partitions on a Linux system. Does anyone know if this is possible? I'm toying with the idea of putting an image (ISO or whatever) file on this partition for quick-restores.
The image would then only be accessible via a bootable floppy diskette or special CDROM disc.
Any ideas?
I guess it depends on what you mean by hidden. If you want a partition that isn't mounted, or onw that Windows will not see, that is no problem. If you want one that Linux will not see, then I think you are out of luck. You could create a partition at the end of the disk, put your image there, and then delete the partition. The information would still be there, and if you re-created the partition again, using the same start and end, the information would be accessable again. But I think you would be better off creating a partition that you don't mount, and using that. Give it a partition type that diskdrake will not try to add to fstab, and you should be all set. (Look at the list in Linux fdisk, and pick something interesting...) You could also add a password protected boot entry for this. That way, if the system is not totaly trashed, you may be able to boot into restore by picking that entry, and giving the correct password.
Mikkel
Mikkel; Thanks! Sounds like what I'm looking for. Never thought about using a password. A combination of your suggestions might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
BTW? Had any "takers" on your email policy on your website yet? I hope you're rolling in money! Grin!
-- Lanman Registered Linux User #190712
____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com ____________________________________________________
