so then, count=* means to copy blocks stated (as in block 1) Could you do a range? (1-512) Or multiple blocks? Or multiple ranges? On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 6:33 PM, Craig White wrote: > On Fri, 2008-10-03 at 18:28 -0700, mike havens wrote: >> On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 5:57 PM, kitepilot@kitepilot.com >> wrote: >> > Mike, what's exactly what you want to do? >> > Forget the boot record, give me the BIG picture. >> > Enrique >> >> I want to make an image of my disk so when it gets a virus all I need >> to do is delete the HD and install the image. Apparently, from what >> Matt said, I should use 'partimage'. >> >> Craig.... what doesthe 'count' operand do? > ---- > man dd > > Craig > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- :-)~MIKE~(-: --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss