Another software to use is Clonezilla in which I used to transfer a disk image from one system to another one. The image can be written to a CD/DVD or to a remote disk using SAMBA or SSHFILE(think that's the name) which is how I did the above. Jon ---- Stephen wrote: > well acronis is a good disk backup/image utility, and you can make a > backup and alteriut for 15 days for eval, then after that you cant > make any new ones, but you can still restore the ones you made. > > On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Dazed_75 wrote: > > Alexander, I do plan to attend as usual.  A reply for Lorne is below. > > > > On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Alexander Henry > > wrote: > >> > >> I've had about three RSVP's, some are a bit heafty: > >> > >> -------- > >> > >> Just moved to Phoenix from Oakland CA and I have a new reasonably up > >> to date refurbished HP desktop computer with Vista that i only got > >> because none of my 2 desktops and 1 laptop with Ubuntu  are really > >> working after a move.  I have used Linux on and off for 10 years but > >> have not attained any expertise. I want to back up the factory image, > >> then format it and replace it with dual boot with super grub (?)  , > >> Ubuntu or other Debian Linux and Windows 7.0 beta, and learn about > >> virtual windows inside Linux and whether it can access various > >> peripherals. The only reason i want dual boot is to access VPN at work > >> and because i have been unsuccessful gettinga webcam to work in Linux- > >> though I have anew one that works with mac and windows so it may work. > >> > >> I have been to Rick Moen's installfests in Menlo Prk CA a half dozen > >> times which is how I got linux working for me. > >> > >> > >> Lorne Salter > > > > > > You really should deal with the windows issues before the installfest if > > possible.  Especially given the limited time on Saturday. > > > > HP's with Vista usually come with instructions (not prominently displayed) > > allowing you to create a DVD or set of CDs for restoring Vista even though > > they also usually have a recovery partition.  Do that if possible.  If not > > then you need to do a type of backup that lets you restore to bare iron. > > Again, something we really can't do on Saturday. > > > > Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) is now available though maybe it was not > > when you emailed Alexander.  So download it before you come.  If you want to > > install it, it should allow you to replace the existing Vista.  Though I bet > > if you bring it to the installfest, there will be people willing to do the > > install for you and others who might want to watch.  :) > > > > I have read that people have installed ubuntu 9.04 on a win7 RC machine > > without problems but I have no real experience with that. > > > > Larry a.k.a. Dazed_75 > >> > >> ------- > >> > >> > >> I have a HP Pavilion that I want to run on Linux only - no dual boot. > >> Now has windows XP on it......I plan on attending your event this > >> saturday. > >> > >> 1.  What should I do to it prior to sat? > >> > >> 2.  The notes say to bring a monitor, but that is difficult -- is it > >> possible to find one on location to use? > >> > >> 3.  What else should I be thinking about? > >> > >> This is my first look at Linux, I think I want to use Ubuntu -- my goal > >> is to run all my units on Linux in the future.  I now use XP w/Office > >> software, and my major concern is compatibility with others who I work > >> with who use Windows Office Suite.  Access, Excel, Word, Publisher - you > >> get the drill.  Adobe pdf's, etc. > >> > >> lyle tuttle > >> Lyle Tuttle > >> > >> L. tuttle@cox.net > >> > >> H = 623-583-2354 > >> C = 623-451-6928 > >> Skype = lyle.tuttle > >> > >> *"Do What's Right.  Do it Right.  Do it Right Now!"* > >> > >> OK, here is more info: > >> > >> 1.3 mz AMD Athlon > >> 768 mb ram > >> 55 gig HD > >> now has XP w/Serv Pac 3 on it -- how do I remove the windows os? > >> > >> > >> lyle > >> > >> > >> > >> -------- > >> > >> > >> I will attend your installfest at 10 AM. I have tried to install ubuntu > >> without success. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Jim > >> > >> > >> > >> --------------------------------------------------- > >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > > > > -- > > Dazed_75 a.k.a. 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