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

[Christopher Wagner]

Apparently the latest and greatest version of Ubuntu has automated
non-destructive partition resizing.  I haven't tried it yet, but I plan
to.  (ALWAYS backup before resizing partitions no matter what!!!)

- Chris

Christopher Wagner wrote:

>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. :)
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>- Chris
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>Daniel Hodul, Ph.D. wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>Thanks for your reply.  Yes, I could come up for the installfest, providing
>>it's in my "off" hours.
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>>When is it?
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>>Thanks,
>>DAN
>>----- Original Message -----
>>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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