Re: [NTLK] dd to backup cards?

From: Gert Menke (g.menke_at_gmx.net)
Date: Tue Mar 02 2004 - 14:55:34 PST

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Hi,

> Maybe a more useful test would have been to read the card data to a file,
> use dd to write zero's to the entire card, and then try to write the data
> back.
I tried this: Read the card to file, erase the card with zeros, read again and
compare with first file -> no changes. :-(

> Yes, I have a Pretec 12MB card that needs this fix. It got toasted by a
> test version of ATA Support that I tested for Paul a looooong time ago...
> the hazards of being an alpha tester :| Unfortunately I lack any time to
> fix it and I'm just fine with the 10MB card that I've been using for years.
I'd offer to help but I sold my notebook a few months ago. :-(

Regards,
Gert

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