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    Possible to map Media Direct button to boot Linux distro?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jlbrightbill, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. Jlbrightbill

    Jlbrightbill Notebook Deity

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    I reinstalled a fresh copy of XP Pro on my Vostro and wiped all the previous partitions, minus the small recovery/emergency/diagnostic partition or whatever it is. Anyway, the idea popped into my head that maybe I could map the Media Direct button to boot a Linux distro on another partition. Thoughts?
     
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    Chrysaor Notebook Consultant

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    You can do that, I use it like that.
    You need the rmbr.exe tool in the MD CD to set it up.
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    You should search the forums/Google. I believe this has been discussed before. In fact, I know there's a thread on it somewhere. As mentioned, you use the MD CD to select which partition it boots.
     
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    I'm having issues with the on-site search or I would have. Google yielded info that it's possible but not much in the way of a full-scale tutorial, but I'll give it another go.
     
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    escalera Notebook Guru

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    escalera, Jun 10, 2008
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