Re: [WinMac] Re: iMac

Christopher Giles, Systems Manager(filenes[at]cybercom.net)
Fri, 05 Feb 1999 09:08:43 -0500

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> When are Zip drives going to be bootable on PCs? I'ld love
> it if I could install a basic copy of NT or 95 on a Zip disk at work
> to use for emergency troubleshooting instead of lugging a floppy
> around and using DOS.

Norton has Zip Rescue, which uses a floppy for the initial boot, then loads a
"rescue" version of the OS from Zip to allow you to recover trashed parts of
your system. Not quite what you're looking for, I suspect, but somewhat
helpful nonetheless. Oh, and it's free.

Christopher Giles, Systems Manager
Filene's Advertising Department

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