Mike...I have just had a look at this link, and my only comment is that it is far too technical for me, and I am now on the point of abandoning all hope of ever converting to a Linux system. Most regretful. Thanks for the response. Cheers Rick H Mike wrote: >Hi Rick, >here is a link to a good article on Knoppix; >http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-knopx.html? >What to do when good disks go bad >Level: Intermediate > > To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk