On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Hadi <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Ali > > Hi Hadi :)
> > "I'm an old school guy and prefer to manually backup my files - copy and > paste :)" > That's what i also like to do. doesn't Ubuntu one provide you with a > folder that sinks into their cloud? > You're asking the wrong person, I'm afraid. I never use any cloud service except for logging in to Launchpad, Ubuntu Forums, etc. I always backup my files locally :) > I'd use flash drives, but i have no idea what i will have to back up in a > Linux OS, beside media files (music and text documents) :D > > /home/your_user_name This is the path where all your files are stored and you need to copy this folder and paste it to your external HDD Also, see this: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BackupYourSystem What I personally do, I always go to my folder that has my username which lives inside my /home ... copy ... paste ... done :) Hope that helps! > > > > On 2/19/2014 8:44 PM, Ali/amjjawad wrote: > > > On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 9:05 PM, Hadi <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi! >> > > Hi, > > >> >> The installation wiki is very comprehensive. thanks for that. >> > > Glad it helps :) > It is with the great efforts by Ubuntu GNOME Wiki and Docs Team [1] and > we're glad that we managed to finish that in a short time. > > >> I think I'm going to use Ubuntu one for backing up. it sounds like drop >> box, except more compatible with Ubuntu itself. >> > > I'm an old school guy and prefer to manually backup my files - copy and > paste :) > But that's me! > > >> >> Thanks man. get some rest, i hope the pain goes away soon. it sucks >> specially if when theres lots of typin to do. >> > > Indeed. It is the typing and it seems I need to get rid of my current > chair and find a better one. > Thank you, appreciate that. > > If you have any question, don't hesitate to ask :) > > Enjoy Ubuntu GNOME! > > P.S. > Please bookmark this too: > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage > > > > [1] - http://ubuntugnome.org/howto-install-ubuntu-gnome/ > > > > > >> On 2/19/2014 7:55 PM, Ali/amjjawad wrote: >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 8:20 PM, Hadi <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Ali >>> >> >> Hi Hadi, >> >> >> Thanks for your mail! >>> >> >> Anytime :) >> >> >>> So I'll just install Ubuntu gnome with grub without worrying about the >>> boot loader. >>> >> >> Yes. Whenever you install Ubuntu or any of its official variants, just >> make sure to install GRUB into the MBR of your HDD. This is the best way >> ever. I have done 1000s of installations in 4 years and I always do that >> and always choose 'Something Else' to take more control over the >> installation process ;) >> >> As long as you have backed up your important files, worry not :) >> >> I have sent you two good links, have a look and bookmark these for >> future reference. >> >> >> >>> i don't think I'm going to uninstall it soon, but i will probably >>> reinstall it for the 14.4 update when it comes out. >>> >> >> Re-installing Linux doesn't need anything else except formatting the >> root partition and if my memory still remember correctly, it is also safe >> to keep /home without formatting but I have seen some people reporting some >> kind of settings problems but that was long ago. To play it safe make sure >> to backup. Did I mention to backup? :P >> >> >> >>> >>> P.S, sorry for not being able to quote as you do in mails, i have no >>> idea how to do it with my Screen-Reader. could be a drag and drop operation >>> maybe. >>> >> >> I will teach you that later. I am writing this with a strong pain in >> neck and shoulder. Don't worry about that now :) >> >> If you have any other Q, let us know :) >> >> >> >>> >>> >>> On 2/19/2014 7:43 PM, Ali/amjjawad wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 8:06 PM, Hadi <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello >>>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>>> I'm running Ubuntu gnome on vmware currently, but i decided to duel >>>> boot it on my laptop which is running windows 7. >>>> >>>> I have duel booted Linux and windows before, but last time that i did >>>> it, i couldn't bring back window's boot back, and grub keep coming up even >>>> after i have removed my Linux installation. >>>> Is it possible to not install grub and use window's booter to boot into >>>> windows and linux? >>>> >>>> >>> It is very easy to restore the MBR and enable Windows Boot Loader to >>> take control. >>> >>> I have made a Dual-Booting guide which is 3-4 years old now (Ubuntu >>> 10.04 and Windows XP) and I have discussed all these possibilities but I >>> will not confuse you and post it here :) >>> >>> Just install GRUB to the MBR of your HDD and if you ever decided to >>> remove Linux, we can help you with restoring your MBR ;) >>> >>> Also, see this: >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Installation >>> >>> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestoreUbuntu/XP/Vista/7Bootloader >>> >>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome >>>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> -- >>> Best Regards, >>> amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> >>> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." >>> >>> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage> >>> Join Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GettingInvolved> >>> Test Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Testing> >>> Contact Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ContactUs> >>> Download Ubuntu GNOME<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Best Regards, >> amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> >> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." >> >> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage> >> Join Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GettingInvolved> >> Test Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Testing> >> Contact Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ContactUs> >> Download Ubuntu GNOME<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME> >> >> >> >> -- >> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list >> [email protected] >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome >> >> > > > -- > Best Regards, > amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> > *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." > > Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage> > Join Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GettingInvolved> > Test Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Testing> > Contact Ubuntu GNOME <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ContactUs> > Download Ubuntu GNOME<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME> > > > > -- > Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome > > -- Best Regards, amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." 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