Is the `dd` command what you are looking for (in combination with /dev/loop?), or is there some requirement that wasn't mentioned in your message?
viv <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > i am looking for forensics tools that can be used in computer > crime investigations, and am particularly interesting in a tool > that provides raw drive (hard, floppy, CD, DVD, etc.) access in > order to create complete and accurate drive images. > > If such a tool does not exist within Debian, is anyone aware of > any application (GPLed, please) that does? Failing that, i am > willing to write my own tool, if necessary, and would appreciate > any pointers to good reference material (raw drive access and > how to work with the images created). -- /* Dale Southard Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 925-422-1463 fax 422-9429 */ /* Computer Scientist, Advanced Simulation and Computing Program */ /* L-073, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Livermore CA 94551 */