Oh, yes...there I another option I forgot to mention:
You can simply generate an empty raw file on any mounted partition
(e.g. NTFS), mount it via loop-back and generate a filesystem on it.

This "HDD image" will behave similar to any attach raw device.

Anyone interested might have a look here:
http://freecode.com/articles/virtual-filesystem-building-a-linux-filesystem-from-an-ordinary-file

or simply search for: "mount file as block device linux" :)


2012/2/22 Holger Beetz <holger.beetz@???>:
> To my best understanding dynebolic as LiveCD should be pretty much
> everything similar to a real installed Linux unless you require to
> access bigger files which reside on a physical storage device (USB,
> HDD, etc).
>
> So for your purpose you could either use a separate folder on the
> Windows HDD and access it via NTFS-3G driver, use a persistent overlay
> file which is stored on your windows partition or may be your files
> stored on a USB stick.
>
> In other words: Live mode should work for you fine if you can read the
> files you need to access / modify from an external filesystem. This
> applies to editing videos via cinerella or streaming anything.
>
> If you do not need super-duper fast writing speed and/or big storage
> space, pretty much any decent USB2.0 stick will do fine for both
> installing any Linux distribution or simply storing your files.
>
> The original setup of the Windows PC is then not touched by any means.
> I for one run Debian 6.0 on my Main Windows PC from a simple 8GB USB
> stick and it works like a charm.
>
> HTH,
> Holger
>
> 2012/2/22 Venugopal AK <akvenugopal@???>:
>> Save me this question:
>>
>>  What is the difference between installing "Frugal" in HD and Docking?
>>  Are they the same but with different standards? Or are they similar and
>>  has advantages over the other?
>>  Are both technical and Frugal docking, running in RAM, ie a
>>  live dvd but installed on a HD?
>>
>>  My interest in Docking is installed on a windows OS. The place of
>>  University where I work uses proprietary software, but
>>  My project is in linux / free software. I do not have a HD
>>  there my distros install free software. Docking is then
>>  convenient.
>>  I can also use Puredyne Dynebolic or dvd in live mode, but can
>>  pc support resources (eg Pentium IV)
>>  work with video (cinelerra) or srtreaming video, which is best for
>>  this work: live dvd or Docking?
>>
>>  As always, thanks! ... And Chau.
>>
>> --- On Wed, 22/2/12, Bello Uccello <beluccello@???> wrote:
>>
>> From: Bello Uccello <beluccello@???>
>> Subject: [dyne:bolic] Dudas: Live dvd, instalación Frugal, Docking.
>> To: dynebolic@???
>> Date: Wednesday, 22 February, 2012, 8:37 AM
>>
>> Salvenme esta duda:
>>
>> ¿Qué diferencia existe entre la instalación "Frugal" en un HD y Docking?
>> ¿Son iguales pero con técnicas diferenciadas? ¿o son parecidas y una
>> tiene ventajas sobre la otra?
>> ¿Ambas técnicas, docking y Frugal, corren en la RAM, es decir es un
>> live dvd pero instalado en un HD?
>>
>> Mi interés en Docking es instalarlo en un S.O windows. El lugar de la
>> Universidad en la que trabajo usa software privativos, pero
>> mi proyecto esta en linux/software libre. No dispongo de un HD para
>> instalar allí mis distros de software libre. Entonces Docking es lo
>> conveniente.
>> También puedo usar Dynebolic o Puredyne en modo live dvd, pero  ¿podrá
>> soportar los recursos del pc (ej: un Pentium IV) el
>> trabajo con video (cinelerra) o srtreaming de video, qué es mejor para
>> este trabajo: live dvd o Docking?
>>
>> Como siempre gracias!...y Chau.
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