On 16/09/10 08:58, Norman Silverstone wrote: > I frequently read that, before carrying out various operations, one > should first backup the home folder. Does this mean simply taking a CD > and copying the home folder to it? > > Assuming that this is correct does it mean that if I mess things up or > even have to re-install Ubuntu from scratch, copying this home folder > back into the new installation will restore such things as my email > address book and stored emails, for example? > > Please advise this overcautious person. > > Norman > > > > I think that is correct. I have my /home on a separate partition to the system (/), so when I have reinstalled my data, settings, email etc. are retained
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