> Guys, thanks a lot for the explanations! > > Actually, it seems like one can backup information on ALL partitions >by using the command "sfdisk -dx /dev/hdX". Supposedly, it reads not >only primary but also extended partitions. "sfdisk -x /dev/hdX" should >be then able to write whatever is known back to the disk.
MBR size is 448 bytes, the rest is "the partition table", with space for four entries. If one wants more, then s/he creates a [primary] partition, tagging it "extended", and the "extended partiton table" is within that primary partition. So yes, by dd'ing /dev/hdX, you get everything. Including "lost sectors" if you dd it back to a bigger HD. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
