[nylug-talk] Re: Linux Newbie Seeks Embedded Wisdom

[Jason Van Anden]

> I'd suggest that you install on a hard drive, partitioned as you'd  
> want
> it to be on the CF card. See how that works for you, then do the  
> tweaks,
> etc.
>
> Once finished, it is a simple matter to clone the drive to CF using  
> dd.
> That way, you can avoid burning out a CF card needlessly in any event.
>
> My $.02.
>
> Of course, you could just borrow a notebook and use that. It'd  
> probably
> be less hassle overall.
>
> jh

Cool .02!  I am going to create a 3.9 gig partition on my hard drive  
and reinstall using my notes.  I will then use dd to clone the  
installation once I have it working again.  Not sure how to use dd in  
this case - suggestions/examples welcome.

Thank You,
Jason