is it all still on my computer? why should i create 'back-ups' if i am switching from windows to linux?
2007-03-15 04:09:03 · 7 answers · asked by bjohnson808 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You should create backups anytime you do anything major to your computer - especially the O/S. Actually, if your data is even remotely important to you, then you should create backups anyway, because computer hardware (hard drives, etc.) fails on a pretty regular basis.
Now, as far as what happens when you install ubuntu - I am assuming it will need to format the drive with a file system that allows Linux to run. This may require wiping out windows, and would probably take your data with it (unless you are dual booting, in which case you will be formatting and loading Linux on a seperate partition - or if you have a data partition, though depending on how it is formatted, Linux may or may not be able to see that data).
In short, backup regularly - especially if you are messing with stuff. And good luck with Ubuntu!! I believe it actually comes with a partition resizing and dual-boot tool if I'm not mistaken, so you could keep windows on your machine for those occasions when you still need it.
2007-03-15 04:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by joemammysbigguns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you select dual boot, the data files and programs will (might) still be there to run. If you format the drive, all is lost.
You should ALWAYS backup your data (music, etc) files before any major upgrade!!! DVD's are cheap! And the chance of losing ALL your files is possible.
When running linux, you use linux programs, not windows programs. Ubuntu comes with an Office replacement and many other programs. Also, install Beryl desktop. Awesome!
2007-03-15 04:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Linux and Windows use 2 completely different file systems. When you install either one after using the other, you will lose everything (unless you are using multiple partitions and a boot manager, but that's a completely different ballgame).
2007-03-15 04:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Erick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you install Ubuntu to dual boot on your PC, your Windows partition should remain intact.
If you plan to replace Windoze, Ubuntu will destroy all of your Windows and personal files when it re-formats the hard drive.
The reason you should copy all your personal data to CD/DVD is: in case you accidentally delete Windows.
2007-03-15 04:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly urge you to back up your data first. Once you have done that, defragment your windows partition and use PartitionLogic to resize your windows partition. Leave a minimum of 4.0 GB (10 G.B. is better) for UBUNTU.
Following are some useful links -
2007-03-15 08:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything will be *poof* gone. You must partition your drive and dual-boot if you wish to save your current programs and files. Google for more info.
2007-03-15 04:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 19:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋