How Kudzu probes HardDisk

alnreddy · 11-25-2004, 06:12 AM

hi ,
I need complete details how kudzu probes harddisk and configures it while installation.
I will be more clear
I need to generate the serial number of the hard disk as the random numberduring installation for uniquely giving the license agreement to the user, so that a user cannot install a single cd in more than one system.
I think u got my purpose.
Looking forward for reply
Narasimha

ilikejam · 11-25-2004, 07:08 AM

Hi.

I'm not sure about kudzu, but try doing 'hdparm -i /dev/hdX' as root. That will give you the serial number of the disk.

Dave

alnreddy · 11-26-2004, 12:39 AM

hi,
Can u be more clear dave?
I am just so confused.
That is not a command what u have given.
Looking forward for ur reply
Narasimha

ilikejam · 11-26-2004, 07:06 AM

You have to be root to do anything with hdparm.

Try '/sbin/hdparm -t /dev/hda'

Dave

alnreddy · 12-06-2004, 02:45 AM

I need complete details how kudzu probes cpu and configures it while installation.
I will be more clear
I need to generate the serial number of the cpu as the random numberduring installation for uniquely giving the license agreement to the user, so that a user cannot install a single cd in more than one system.
I think u got my purpose.
Looking forward for reply
Narasimha