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I "found" a version of GOS 3.4.805 but I would like to cksum the snap_sys_34805.sup first to make sure
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The 3.4.805 is SnapOS not GOS, so it will not work.
The use of a Null Modem cable connected to the com ports gives more detail on the boot process.
I have used SpinRite on a lot of drives and it will fix some errors impacting booting and data. You must remove the drives to a pc to run SpinRite. I recommend removing your main HD completely so there is not any mess-ups due to Microsoft. It likes to add any and all HD to it's os via format. So I just remove it completely, not worth the risk.
There was a structure size change along the v3 to v4,v5. The recovery console will allow you to repair, re install OS, and clean install which will wipe everything but does require the gsu file. If you can reinstall through the recovery console your data will still be intact. Since the GOS is linux there are Retail recovery programs that work with them. Some one was able to do it some time back.
Maybe eBay is selling the original CD you need. I would contact who you purchased it from, you have nothing to loose. You might try searching rapidshare for the file, but I have not heard of any versions floating around.
Sorry I'm not much help, but somethings require the proper tools (OS) to do it the easy way. I noticed your on the other side of the world down under.
If I recall the ide controller control drives 1/3 and 2/4. The second IDE controller does not show up in BIOS.
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