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I'm trying to install Fedora Core 3 (x86-64) onto a USB HDD.
Problem is that the installation software (Anaconda) does not detect my USB HDD. (Actually, I think it is diskdruid that doesn't detect it, only my two internal hard drives).
Another dilema... My external HDD is not a brand name HDD. It's actually an external HDD case that allows you to put any PATA HDD into it.
I was wanting to use this as my Linux HDD and that way, since my bios can boot to USB-HDD, wanted to be able to have a Linux and Windows Machine, but without the hassles that come with Grub or Lilo installing to the Windows XP (hda) hard drive.
Any suggestions on how to get my USB HDD to detect...
Again, if I install FC3 on another (internal) HDD I can then configure and access the USB-HDD, but I want to install FC3 to the USB-HDD right from CD....
Ok, I think I found some info on this, but I need to know, if anyone knows how I can make a custom initrd.img for FC3 -AND- incorporate that into a custom Installation CD ISO without ever going into linux.
Key is: I'm trying to create this without going into linux.
I have info on changing the initrd - (some cript file that is named linuxrc in RED HAT 9, but I don't know the name in FC3) - so that it will include usb device .... just curious
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