Lanman wrote:
Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote:
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.
I am glad I could help.
BTW? Had any "takers" on your email policy on your website yet? I hope
you're rolling in money! Grin!
Nope, no takers. Do you think it may have something to do with the
corperate officers or something? (Ok, so Ralf spells about as good as I
do...) If you like the "official" web site, you may want to try my
"personal" one. http://www.infinity-ltd.com/mikkel
Mikkel
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