On 12/14/2011 12:09 AM, Paul Allen Newell wrote: > On 12/13/2011 9:27 AM, g wrote: >> back to the begining. thread has gotten so long, this is easier than >> finding my post that i know caused you more confusion. >> >> >> in that post, i stated to install 'partedmagic' on a usb stick; >> >> http://partedmagic.com/doku.php?id=creating_the_liveusb >> >> and add 'g4l' by pulling files, or as a second boot. *not needed*. >> >> >> my bad. to correct, 'partedmagic' has both 'clonezilla' and 'g4l' on >> it so there is no need to install it a second time. >> >> as i recall posting; >> >> http://partedmagic.com/doku.php >> >> in 'programs' page; >> >> http://partedmagic.com/doku.php?id=programs >> >> shows 'clonezilla'; >> >> http://clonezilla.org/ >> >> listed, but does not list 'g4l'; >> >> http://sourceforge.net/projects/g4l/ >> >> it is there, because when i rebooted after my last email to thread last >> night, i booted 'partedmagic' again to have another look. >> >> i brought up both 'clonezilla' and 'g4l' and both are very straight >> forward in their menus and you should have no problem using either. >> >> understand, i do not claim to be an 'it specialist', such titles where >> not know in 70's when i started learning about micro computer systems on >> s100 buss. >> >> because micro computers and 'it' were not being taught, i had to order >> manuals from manufacturers to learn about the cpu's and assembler language. >> >> so, because i am a lowly micro computer technician, self claimed title, >> who builds, services, maintains personal computers, and who design, builds, >> services, maintains micro cpu controllers, i will recommend getting a usb >> memory stick, install 'partedmagic' on a partition of it, boot it and >> decide for yourself which is easier, then use second partition of usb >> stick to back your linux system up. >> >> after you get your laptop serviced, reinstall fedora linux from usb stick. >> >> if you want to free up usb stick, use fedora to back 'partedmagic' off usb >> stick to a cd. this way you have usb stick for what ever use you want. if >> needed, you can reinstall later to usb stick. >> >> >> again, my apoligies for confusion. due to pain i was having, i took 2 >> 500 mg hydrocodone tabs and i will contribute that to my further confusing >> next to last post last nigh. >> >> i am now off to doctor's office. will check email when i return to see if >> you have made any progress. >> >> >> much luck. >> > > G: > > Sorry to hear about the need for hydrocodone and understand they may > have contributed to some of my confusion -=- thank you. my first time with hydrocodone and will not double up again. but it was nice. %-) > hope you get better. -=- time heals all wounds. just do not ask how i got this one. :-) i will say i will never do it again. > I've got alot of good info and at least two options. Right now, I need > to get the stick et al to do the work. -=- with you giving it thought, i am sure you will end up with what is best and easiest for you. > That may take a couple days as I am in process of dealing with roof damage > from those high winds in SoCal (my roof could use some of your pills) > > My estimate is that I will have materials in a day or two -=- from what i saw on local news, i can only imagine what you have to deal with with your roof. as for what has to be done, i have an idea. my first and only roofing work was covering a double gable roof i put on my 12x16 'yard barn' i built. it took me 4 days, but it is straight and all in line. i even tared down each shingle to protect against high winds. > another day or two to finish up checking out all the suggestions I've > got. I am estimating that I'll test one or both over the weekend. > > So assume that I've got enough info and just need to actually drive one > of them. The forthcoming null in getting back to the list with > "[SOLVED:]" (I hope) is not for lack of interest or not caring about > about the help I've gotten. Its just that there is life outside of > computers, though I'll take fretting over my laptop to roofing contractors. -=- it is understandable that you will be delayed due to roof. just keep a plastic sheet handy for computer in case it rains before roof gets fixed. ;) > Thanks to you and everyone else who helped, -=- it has been my pleasure and i hope that all goes well with both roof and computer. just remember the "6 p's"; proper planing prevents piss poor performance. looking forward to "[SOLVED:]". later. -- peace out. tc.hago, g . *please reply "plain text" only. 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