On 2010/09/28 10:30 (GMT+0200) Stan Goodman composed:
Now I have a reply from DFSee, containing the following:
The GRUB info on that bootsector looks OK to me: +++++++++++++ Bootsector format : GRUB, GRand Unified Bootloader, stage1 code PC style BPB info : not present GRUB stageX @PSN : 0x01293010 Located on : /dev/hda6 /boot/grub PID: 03 StageX segm:addr : 0800:8000 Forcing LBA : Yes Stage1 install by : 3.2 Boot Disk # : 0xff = disknr : 1 StageX install by : 3.2 LoadSegment : 0x0820 = stage 2 code GRUB code version : 0.97 Code size : 0x0000005F = 47.5 KiB GRUB Config file : /boot/grub/menu.lst +++++++++++++
The GRUB code for disk 2 looks good too: +++++++++++++ Bootsector format : GRUB, GRand Unified Bootloader, stage1 code PC style BPB info : not present GRUB stageX @PSN : 0x02142630 Located on : /dev/hdb6 /boot/grub PID: 09 StageX segm:addr : 0800:8000 Forcing LBA : Yes Stage1 install by : 3.2 Boot Disk # : 0xff = disknr : 2 StageX install by : 3.2 LoadSegment : 0x0820 = stage 2 code GRUB code version : 0.97 Code size : 0x000000C7 = 99.5 KiB GRUB Config file : /boot/grub/menu.lst +++++++++++++
I have to wonder why the size of the little GRUB code on one drive is twice as large as on the other one.
I wanted to compare that output to mine to see if the size matters, but you omitted the actual DFSee command that generated that output and I have no idea what it would be.
That seems to narrow things down to hardware. And seems also to leave me no choice but to replace the MB.
"MB"? Motherboard? If wasn't uncommon of motherboards of the pre-multicore period to be equipped with non-durable capacitors. If this is the case, a self-done repair might be easier, and certainly less expensive, than a replacement. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague
I only hope that I can salvage the data from the 11.1 installation.
I doubt all has been corrupted, unless it's actually both HDs at fault. To get your data without first spending a lot on a motherboard or system you should be able to put those HDs into an external HD container that connects to your laptop via USB or eSATA, e.g. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817173042 if the HDs are SATA or something similar it they are PATA.
For the new replacement sysem, I am seriously considering sticking with v11.1; I don't really care if people call me an old fogy.
After 11.3 was released I upgraded my no longer supported 11.0 main system to 11.2, pending more stability from KMS kernels and their interplay with the still heavily evolving Xorg base and driver systems, which hopefully will become much better before support of 11.2 ends. I don't anticipate that much improvement before 11.1 support ends. Note that hardware support necessary for "new" systems is commonly lacking from older distro releases. 11.1 installation, or at least full hardware support, might be impossible on a new system unless you are a very careful shopper. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org