Thread: Booting from a Compact Flash

CompactFlash Association argues that the CompactFlash card in the ATA-mode, fully compatible with ATA/ATAPI-4. It is enough that the BIOS of any PC has identified them as hard drives are compatible with ATA-4, and started to download them.

I carry out a study on the possibility of loading different operating systems with a CompactFlash card and the correct information in the description of the goods. According to information received by me from the CompactFlash Association, should be possible to boot from CompactFlash cards of all the operating systems do not check which device is used as the root or system (Linux, * BSD), and since part of the map - and Microsoft Windows.

And from the most well-known company producing these adapters, you will not receive a response? But perhaps the most well-known company in the world did spit on CompactFlash Association, in response to the key word is the first (usually)? No wonder the first set, because Stirlitz knew just remembered the last words . Do not think about it?

Adapter CompactFlash to IDE with a wire, and 300 rubles the price, I hope, includes a beautiful design, and not from the manufacturer adapter.

To download the only thing that is required of the cards support the interface is ATA. Adapter was not affected.