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 <
cryptworks@gmail.com> 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 <lthielster@gmail.com> 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 <alexanderhenry@cox.net>
> > 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
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