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First sector of partitioned PC computer disk
A master boot record (MBR) is a type of boot sector in the first block of partitioned computer mass storage devices like fixed disks or removable drives intended for use with IBM PC-compatible systems and beyond. The concept of MBRs was publicly introduced in 1983 with PC DOS 2.0. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Master boot recordA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: American FilmThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: A Digital Forensics Approach for Lost Secondary Partition Analysis using Master Boot Record Structured Hard Disk DrivesCited 5 times
- Go sideways: Volume boot recordA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Boot sectorA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun A type of boot sector in the first few blocks of partitioned computer mass storage devices.
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
American FilmAmerican Film Institute · 1975
GrantRon Chernow · 2017- 📕Audio mixing boot campBobby Owsinski · 2011
Windows forensicsChad Steel · 2006
PracticeopediaPhilip Johnston · 2007
Microsoft Windows server 2012 inside outWilliam R. Stanek · 2012
The Thaw and the Samaritan · 1974
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