[nmglug] status of re-install?

[Ted Pomeroy]

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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