I was at the Cebit Computer show in Sydney yesterday and spoke to
Richard working at the stand. He was most helpful in suggestions which I
have now made to work.
There were 2 areas that we discussed but I did not write down his
comments but still wish to find answers
1. My problem or fear is to install Ubuntu 6.10, which I understand
may wipe out the Windows information on my Windows dedicated partitions.
Richard suggested putting a hard drive into "Carts" or a removal HD and
insert it into my PC. (I intend to do this today by buying the Carts
from Dick Smith).
2. He then suggested that I download and alternative Ubuntu which
will enable me to use it on this new Carts drive with safety and thus
not compromise my Windows drives.
3. Is it correct to say that this Ubuntu Carts drive installation
will dual boot with windows?
4. I am not sure if Richard said this or I read it on a Linux web
site. I understand that there is a programme, which allows me to access
the data on my windows drives from within Ubuntu. Also, I think I
read that it is possible to use some of my Windows software from within
Ubuntu.
All this seems too good to be true. I look forward to your answers I am
now registered on the Slug mailing list
Ken Hawley
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