[NBLUG/talk] Linux on an Acer 3502WLCI laptop

[Christopher Wagner]

There isn't another installfest currently scheduled.  Browsing the NBLUG
site tells me that the board is scheduled to discuss that tonight at the
board meeting.  So I imagine we'll find out the answer to that tomorrow. :)

- Chris

Daniel Hodul, Ph.D. wrote:

>Hi,
>Thanks for your reply.  Yes, I could come up for the installfest, providing
>it's in my "off" hours.
>
>When is it?
>
>Thanks,
>DAN
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>From: "Christopher Wagner" <chrisw at pacaids.com>
>To: "General NBLUG chatter about anything Linux, answers to questions,etc."
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>Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:28 AM
>Subject: Re: [NBLUG/talk] Linux on an Acer 3502WLCI laptop
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>>Many of us have dual-booted Windows and Linux before.  It sounds like a
>>simple mistake was made when partitioning the drive.  Resizing
>>partitions inside fdisk (or most other disk partitioning tools) is
>>*destructive*.  To resize partitions "safely", a program such as
>>qtparted or Partition Magic must be used, which is not something
>>included in any Linux (or Windows) installer.
>>
>>Ideally, we would have you come to our next Installfest, where suitable
>>hand-holding occurs.  Is this an option for you?
>>
>>- Chris
>>
>>Daniel Hodul, Ph.D. wrote:
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>>>Hello,
>>>I wonder if anyone has had experience installing Linux on an Acer
>>>Aspire 3502WLCI ?  I tried once before with a diferent version
>>>and lost windows xp when I partitioned my HD.  What was cool was, I
>>>was successful in installing Linux and it worked nicely....but I still
>>>need windows apps, so the tech support reinstalled win xp and lost
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>Linux.
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>>>Hope I'm not violating any protocols here!  I really want to get with
>>>Linux advocasy, and rather need to fast track my skills....so I appeal
>>>for help from your esteemed membership.  Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>DAN HODUL
>>>
>>>
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