[richardmay]

The directions for creating a larger Hard Drive for my Panasonic Showstopper call for either a XP or Linux operating system. Neither of which I have.


Therefore, I would like to purchase a hard drive already setup and ready to go for my system. I have a Panasonic PV-HS2000 ShowStopper.


Current Software version is: 3.0 - Build 202;

ROM Version 522-release - FPGA Version 17.31;

Modem MC143450RDKC2_OP2_3D2_1_1;

Disk 0: QUANTUM FIREBALLlct10 30 [176011720945]


If there is anyone here who can provide me with a drive that is ready to go, please respond. I have no problem paying someone to do this for me.


Or if there is a website where someone sells drive ready to go, please direct me to that site.


Thanks,


Rich May

 

[KenL]

Why don't you email Mikeyboy . He should be able to help you out.

 

[dyker]

There's always ebay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...query=replaytv

 

[chinoman]

Why can't you go the Linux boot disk route?

 

[richardmay]

I am actually not very familiar with Linux. I have used it a few times. That is all.

 

[KenL]

Well it really couldn't be easier.


But if you really want someone to do that part... well I know Mikeyboy always recommends all options, but personally I trust him more than Fleabay.


Of course many have good luck ordering ready to roll drives there.

 

[KenL]

If you want to try the linux boot floppy you can get lots of help here too.

 

[mossie]

I knew nothing about Linux either, but didn't have any problems. You don't have to have a system operating with Linux. You just create a Linux floppy boot disk, and follow the instructions by the letter.


The biggest obstacle I had was my older Compaq PC's BIOS didn't support a HD over 4.7 GB. So I had to flash the BIOS with an update from the motherboard's manufacturer website.


It probably doesn't take more than 5 minutes to do, except for doing a low level format which took 5 hours for me on a 80 GB drive.

 

[Mikeyboy]

Hi richardmay, If you still need someone to prepare a new hard disk by all means send me an email.