On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Alexander Henry
<alexanderhenry@cox.net> wrote:
I've had about three RSVP's, some are a bit heafty:
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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
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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
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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
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I will attend your installfest at 10 AM. I have tried to install ubuntu
without success.
Jim
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