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Rebol & Linux/partition magic

 [1/5] from: tim::johnsons-web::com at: 3-Feb-2002 21:02


* Charles <[chalz--earthlink--net]> [020203 20:47]:
> Phil: > Before we get too far into this, I just want to make sure that you
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> sure you were aware. > --Charles
Phil/Charles Partition Magic comes with most linux distros... it will handle (for instance) re-partitioning an existing drive and perserving the contents. 1)Having said that, it is still very important to back up existing data of importance. 2)It is good to review the installation process ahead of time. 3)Many areas have Linux user groups. They often constitute a community of mutual help. It is likely (and perhaps recommended) that you will find someone to help and advise you. I must also caution, that even tho' I am a strong supporter of linux and I much prefer this as a working environment, that there can be a steep learning curve attached. Again, a users group and appropriate mailing lists can be very helpful. Just as this mailing list is wonderful in learning rebol, there are many mailinng lists that are wonderful for learning linux and it's components. But I will repeat that it is important to back up data, review the installation process first and not be too proud to ask for help. tj
> > Hi, > >
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 [2/5] from: chalz:earthlink at: 4-Feb-2002 0:50


Phil: Tim speaks good words. Heed them ;) I'd have to say that, especially if you weren't immersed in DOS in your formative years, Linux will have a curve to contend with. Even installation can be an adventure - just be thankful you don't have to know your disk's geometry and be able to calculate space using heads and sectors anymore ;) Good luck! --Charles

 [3/5] from: philb:upnaway at: 4-Feb-2002 15:48


Hi Tim/Charles I was aware that I may need to partition my hard drive. I do have a partion tool ACRONIS OS Selector which repartions without destroying the whole hard drive. But if the distro comes with Partition Magic then I would prefer to use that (its the one everyone recomends). Does in come on RedHat 7.2?? Backing up my 20G HD (16G full) will be a pain though! Just gotta be selective .... I should be able to restore mode of it from CD anywaty. Cheers Phil === Original Message === * Charles <[chalz--earthlink--net]> [020203 20:47]:
> Phil: > Before we get too far into this, I just want to make sure that you
<<quoted lines omitted: 3>>
> sure you were aware. > --Charles
Phil/Charles Partition Magic comes with most linux distros... it will handle (for instance) re-partitioning an existing drive and perserving the contents. 1)Having said that, it is still very important to back up existing data of importance. 2)It is good to review the installation process ahead of time. 3)Many areas have Linux user groups. They often constitute a community of mutual help. It is likely (and perhaps recommended) that you will find someone to help and advise you. I must also caution, that even tho' I am a strong supporter of linux and I much prefer this as a working environment, that there can be a steep learning curve attached. Again, a users group and appropriate mailing lists can be very helpful. Just as this mailing list is wonderful in learning rebol, there are many mailinng lists that are wonderful for learning linux and it's components. But I will repeat that it is important to back up data, review the installation process first and not be too proud to ask for help. tj
> > Hi, > >
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> [rebol-request--rebol--com] with "unsubscribe" in the > subject, without the quotes.
-- Tim Johnson <[tim--johnsons-web--com]> http://www.johnsons-web.com

 [4/5] from: chris:starforge:demon at: 4-Feb-2002 10:05


Tim Johnson wrote:
> Partition Magic comes with most linux distros...
No it doesn't. Partition Magic is a commercial program, I know of no distro that ships it. There are native linux tools which do the same job: Mandrake has DiskDrake and RedHat has DiskDruid (IIRC) for example. Chris -- .------{ http://www.starforge.co.uk }-----. .--------------------------. =[ Explorer2260, Designer and Coder \=\ P: TexMaker, ROACH, site \ =[___You_will_obey_your_corporate_masters___]==[ Stack: EETmTmTRRSS------ ]

 [5/5] from: tim:johnsons-web at: 4-Feb-2002 7:49


* Chris <[chris--starforge--demon--co--uk]> [020204 01:25]:
> Tim Johnson wrote: > > >Partition Magic comes with most linux distros...
I stand corrected. I used Partition Magic generically. sorry.... (I think "Refrigerator" was at one time a legal name, or so my folks say) :>)
> No it doesn't. Partition Magic is a commercial program, I know of no distro > that ships it. There are native linux tools which do the same job: Mandrake
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