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How can I use the NT loader to boot FreeBSD?

Disks, Filesystems, and Boot Loaders
The general idea is that you copy the first sector of your native root FreeBSD partition into a file in the DOS/NT partition. Assuming you name that file something like c:\bootsect.bsd (inspired by c:\bootsect.dos), you can then edit the c:\boot.ini file to come up with something like this: [boot loader] timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Windows NT" C:\BOOTSECT.

How can I use MS Windows' NT Loader to boot Solaris/x86?

Solaris on Intel - x86 FAQ
The general idea is that you copy the first sector of your native root Solaris/x86 partition into a file in the DOS/NT partition. Assuming you name that file something like c:\bootsect.sun (inspired by c:\bootsect.dos) you can then edit the c:\boot.ini file (copy boot.ini to boot.

Why does FreeBSD's boot loader display ''Read error'' and stop after the BIOS screen?

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X, 3.X and 4.X
FreeBSD's boot loader is incorrectly recognizing the hard drive's geometry. This must be manually set within fdisk when creating or modifying FreeBSD's slice. The correct drive geometry values can be found within the machine's BIOS. Look for the number of cylinders, heads and sectors for the particular drive. A dialog will pop up requesting the number of cylinders, heads and sectors. Type the numbers found from the BIOS separates by forward slashes.

What is the NT Boot Process?

Environment settings set by a batch file are not working.
Boot.ini - This is read-only system file, used to build the Boot Loader Operating System Selection menu on Intel x86-based computers Ntdetect.com - This is a hidden, read-only system file used to examine the hardware available and to build a hardware list. Ntldr starts the appropriate minifile system drivers. Minifile system drivers are built into Ntldr and can read FAT or NTFS For other operating system, Ntldr loads and runs Bootsect.dos and passes control to it.

How can I use the GRUB boot loader to boot Amithlon, QNX, Linux and/or Windows?

VMC.de Amithlon/XL Homepage - Amithlon FAQ Pages
DISCLAIMER: Messing around with boot loader issues can make your harddisks unbootable. Please make backups before doing so. Please install a new boot loader only when you really now what you do. We reject any responsibility for damages that may occur on your system. GRUB - the GRand Unified Bootloader - needs to access some files in order to run. Its best you place them on a small - 50MB is enough even for further extensions - FAT 16/32 partition.

How can I use Linux LILO boot loader to boot Solaris/x86?

Solaris on Intel - x86 FAQ
Add something like this to your /etc/lilo.conf file under linux and rerun /sbin/lilo. Note that Solaris *MUST* be the active partition, on either the primary or another another hard drive. To use LILO with Solaris on the primary partition, install LILO in the MBR and mark the solaris partition as active. In this example Solaris is on your second hard drive (hence the "loader" line): other = /dev/hdb1 loader = /boot/chain.

I have a front loader or High Efficiency washer. What detergent should I use?

Fuzzi Bunz FAQ, Troubleshooting, Warranty Information and Ca...
Any washing detergent recommended by Fuzzi Bunz should be adequate; however using 1/6 of the recommended amount is required for a front loader. If there are too many suds, reduce your amount of liquid, if the diapers are not getting clean enough, increase your liquid.

How can I use the Solaris boot manager to boot Windows NT?

Solaris on Intel - x86 FAQ
Solaris boot manager will be the master boot controler, but then choose partition 1 to boot NT (yes that is right, not 2). Then the NT boot manager will come to life, allowing you to select either DOS (partition 1) or NT (partition 2). Note that Solaris is the active partition.

When I boot FreeBSD I get ''Missing Operating System''. What is happening?

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X, 3.X and 4.X
This is classically a case of FreeBSD and DOS or some other OS conflicting over their ideas of disk geometry. You will have to reinstall FreeBSD, but obeying the instructions given above will almost always get you going.

How do I boot FreeBSD and Linux from LILO?

Disks, Filesystems, and Boot Loaders
If you have FreeBSD and Linux on the same disk, just follow LILO's installation instructions for booting a non-Linux operating system. Very briefly, these are: Boot Linux, and add the following lines to /etc/lilo.conf: other=/dev/hda2 table=/dev/hda label=FreeBSD the above assumes that your FreeBSD slice is known to Linux as /dev/hda2; tailor to suit your setup). Then, run lilo as root and you should be done. If FreeBSD resides on another disk, you need to add loader=/boot/chain.

Should my boot-loader know UBI format?

Memory Technology Device (MTD) Subsystem for Linux.
It may, but do not have to. You may put your kernel image at a fixed MTD partition at the beginning of the flash chip and feed the rest of the flash to UBI. The point is that you do not have to give UBI whole flash chip, you just give it some MTD partition.

Question: Why do I have a Servers Services error on boot up in an NT (Service Pack 4) PowerStation?

FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: Goto the I386 directory and run SP4*.exe. This will reinstalled Service Pack 4. (Known issue with NT Service Pack 4) Answer: In the development software highlight the Application Manager folder under the Application Browser window, and then goto File, Interact Settings..., and then to the screen saver tab.Then check enable to activate the screen saver or uncheck enable to deactivate the screen saver.

What is FreeBSD?

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X, 3.X, 4.X and 5.X
Briefly, FreeBSD is a UNIX® like operating system for the i386™, IA-64, PC-98, Alpha/AXP, and UltraSPARC® platforms based on U.C. Berkeley's ''4.4BSD-Lite'' release, with some ''4.4BSD-Lite2'' enhancements. It is also based indirectly on William Jolitz's port of U.C. Berkeley's ''Net/2'' to the i386, known as ''386BSD'', though very little of the 386BSD code remains. A fuller description of what FreeBSD is and how it can work for you may be found on the FreeBSD home page.

Can I use the Laundry Balls in my front loader?

Laundry Ball :: Your environmental alternative to harsh chem...
Avoid using temperatures higher than 60 degrees when washing with the laundry balls. Constant use of hot water could cause the balls to split.
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