[nmglug] status of re-install?

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Ted;
Thanks for your input.just poking along popped in the dvd to reinstall, 
changed bios to dvd first choice  and f12 to dvd,haven't been able to 
convince my computer to start the live dvd,seems to be having a 
difficult day.Will try again when the weather improves. best a

On 05/26/2015 07:22 PM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:
> A., I have not used aptik, but I found a link
> <http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/01/aptik-simple-tool-backup-packaghttp://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/01/aptik-simple-tool-backup-packages-ubuntu/es-ubuntu>
> to a page of reasonably clear looking instructions. It is new to me,
> and I just keep a list of my favorites and write them down. If access
> to the internet is not an issue, one can always download a program
> when it is needed or remembered. If you have a suite of programs and
> settings that are very special then do take the time to learn aptik
> and use it. Take a look at the page in the link or find a newer one if
> needed. It looks like you do not need to use commmandline and that the
> prep on the usb is to create a folder for aptik to use to store or
> recall the data desired.
> Give it a try. Good luck, Ted P.
>
>
> On 5/26/15, a <a at kaluta.us> wrote:
>> Ted;
>> I am using aptik to save files and directories it does not seem to
>> transfer to a usb drive directly.I need to fool with the command line to
>> transfer to computer file/directory then cp to usb drive? and fathom the
>> concept  of the transfer: which I surmise goes thusly. do install, load
>> aptik as program on new install, access files downoaded on usb drive do
>> transfer thru aptik upon possible failure do cp tranfer.Am I in the
>> ballpark?
>> best,a
>> On 05/24/2015 06:01 PM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:
>>> A., good luck with the "plunge" when you are ready. Yes, I go back and
>>> forth on the separate partition for my home directory. it works both
>>> ways, and if one is always upgrading it can either save time or create
>>> new headaches. The porblem is in the settings/config files that reside
>>> in the home directory and may not be compatible with the new kernel or
>>> applications.
>>> Again, good luck, keep us posted. Thank you, Ted P.
>>>
>>> On 5/24/15, a <a at kaluta.us> wrote:
>>>> Ted;
>>>> Thanks for the note.I have done much of the prep but haven't taken the
>>>> plunge and thanks for your interest. I will remember you as a source of
>>>> assistance,your offer is much appreciated.I set up a separate home on my
>>>> hard drive, think I will eliminate that on reinstall.Best a
>>>>
>>>> On 05/24/2015 09:07 AM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:
>>>>> A., Has the reinstall worked? Any  progress on restoration of mail an
>>>> is browser working? It would be good to hear the outcome of this whether
>>>> or not it has been resolved and what you think helped, what might have
>>>> been the source of the original problem? Just wondering. Ted P
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