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From: "Jonathan M. Bresler" <jmb>
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Subject: Re: Bootable floppy...
To: mcgovern@spoon.beta.com (Brian J. McGovern)
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 15:48:37 -0700 (PDT)
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In-Reply-To: <199608292100.RAA26504@spoon.beta.com> from "Brian J. McGovern" at Aug 29, 96 05:00:04 pm
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Brian J. McGovern wrote:
> 
> To date, I can't get the thing to go past the kernel recognizing hardware. Could
> someone please tell me what the minimal file set is to make this
> type of operation happen (in the smallest configuration?). I looked at
> the doc sites to no avail. 
> 
> Anyhow, if someone could cast a light on this shadow, I'd appreciate it.

	please look in the handbook "10.5.9.5.  Emergency Restore Procedure"

	you will need to tailor the kernel config file and makefile
	to fit your needs.  but it should be enough to get you
	started.  hopefully it will encourage you to keep an emergency
	floppy around (in case you dont have one already ;)

jmb
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