Re: loop filesystem as root partition

Andrew E. Mileski (aem@netcom.ca)
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 23:00:21 -0400 (EDT)

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> Is there any work being done, or is it practical at all, to
> use a loopback device for root?

Yes, and yes, but it is a low priority for me right now as
I'm trying to get the overhaul patch out the door - everybody
keeps requesting MORE features! How dare they! :-)

> I'm thinking of making it easier
> to run Linux part-time on Windows machines; we create an ext2
> filesystem on the FAT/VFAT system, even make it contiguous, then
> use that as root.

Sounds like umsdos.

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