* Willow Schlanger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [010429 16:36]:
> What is 'El Torrito Specification'? Where did you first hear about it?
El Torito is the Bootable CDROM specification, at least for x86
platforms. I first heard about it in PC Magazine several years ago, I
think.
> If it's not too in-depth (e.g. if it won't take all day) I can throw
> together some code if you point me to the spec. But, why do you need it?
It is needed to install many operating systems. Other people have gone
to the trouble of making their own bootable CDs for internal use on
supported OSs. :)
> What are you booting from? If it's an unsupported OS, as I suspect, then
> why bother? Even if 'ETS' were implemented, unsupported Windows verisons
> would remain unsupported.
True. But it would be one less hurdle. :)
You can find more information here:
http://www.cdpage.com/Compact_Disc_Variations/bootablecd.html
It appears Phoenix, one of the developers of El Torito, no longer has
anything useful on their web page. Too bad, since Google gives them the
top hit. :)
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