A computer and its operating system may fail to start properly. This question investigates the possibility of booting an alternative operating system in order to repair a failed system and$/$or recover data from it$.$

$$ a$.$Identify three different Linux distributions designed for recovery and repair of an operating system that does not boot correctly. For each distribution, discuss two key features.

$(12$ marks$)$

$$ b$.$Make a justified recommendation as to which distribution you should install, giving a brief reason for your choice.

$(2$ marks$)$

$$ c$.$Briefly outline how you would prepare and then boot from the recovery system.

$(3$ marks$)$

$$ d$.$You have used virtual machines during your study of this block.

o i$.$Outline how you could use a rescue system for a virtual machine that doesn$$t boot.

$(4$ marks$)$

o ii$.$Do you think it would be worthwhile to do this? Briefly discuss one reason for and one against before reaching a conclusion.

$(4$ marks$)$