Need recommendation on floppy substitute

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Author: Shadow
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Subject: Need recommendation on floppy substitute
>> George Toft wrote:
>> I'm looking to create a NMP (No Moving Parts) firewall based on
>> LEAF. To accomplish this, I need something to replace the floppy
>> drive, or an alternate boot device. This something needs to be
>> mountable/unmountable like a floppy.
>
> Bryce C wrote:
> A removable CF card and usb reader. This assumes that the mobo
> supports booting off usb devices but most modern ones do. I won't say
> I _know_ this works but it was the first thing to come to mind. Good
> luck


You're on the right track, but i would eliminate the CF Card and go with
a USB Pen Drive. Less parts, same functionality.


-- 
Chris Lewis

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If it compiles, it is good, if it boots up it is perfect.
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