[clug-talk] Query: Mac & Windows Diagnostics Tools

[Gustin Johnson]

On 10-05-02 10:19 PM, TekBudda wrote:
> Hey all,
> 
> Haven't seen a post lately so I figured I would query a see if anyone
> had some suggestions.
> 
> A supervisor at work asked me if I knew of any diagnostic suites
> (preferably) that could be used on Windows & Mac computers.  I am
> probably looking at a couple of different solutions here, but if there
> is somethign out there that accomplishs both...great!  The easiest way
> I can describe the need would be something similar to or on par with
> Norton Utilities.
> 
> They are not afraid to purchase the needed tools, but if it can be
> done for free even better, but cost would be a concern depending on
> the licenses.  My boss is aware that I give preference to open source
> technologies & he is open to that as well.  Essentially...whatever
> does the trick.  I guess what I would be envisioning would be a
> bootable CD/USB tool set.
> 
> I have been googling around a bit, but haven't quite found what I am
> looking for.  Although to be fair, my searches & investigation to this
> point have been very peripheral.  If anyone has any ideas please let
> me know.
> 
I have not used Norton Utilities since the Dos 5.x days, so you will
need to be a lot more specific about what tasks you want accomplished.

For a swiss army knife of bootable Linux goodness, I am a big fan of
systemrescuecd.  I always carry it with me on a USB stick.  I use this
to recover just about any machine once it no longer boots (recover data
that is, I don't really bother with repair any more).


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