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My PC crashed, how do I get my stuff off the HD ??
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dolphin2
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23. August 2006 @ 15:37 |
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I dual boot between Windows XP and Linux. The reason I like Linux is because I've tried several releases of the new Vista, in Beta, that are coming out and don't like them. Vista is very resource hungry. Most people will have to upgrade their computers with between $250 and $500 (as a minimum) worth of hardware (or buy and new computer) just to get it to run. This is in addition to the cost of Vista (of course if you buy a new system it will cover this cost). I, for one, don't have the money to update my hardware all the time. So I started to look for alternatives.
As for the signature, I just use it to show my early support of Linux. I'm still learning. Other members of AfterDawn also use the picture (one that comes to mind is janrocks).
So, I don't really consider myself a "die-hard" or hardcore Linux user. In fact, I'm writing this in Windows.
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23. August 2006 @ 15:43 |
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Fair enough. I used to dual boot XP Pro and Suse (I think 9 though maybe 10) but since it didn't support my modem I had limited use for it.
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dolphin2
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23. August 2006 @ 15:59 |
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Why not try another distribution?
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23. August 2006 @ 22:41 |
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dolphin2
caseda or what ever is a DX emluation thing for Lunix more ro less.
Copyright infringement is nothing more than civil disobedience to a bad set of laws. Lets renegotiate them.
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23. August 2006 @ 23:21 |
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I take it you mean Cedega?
There are two popular programs for Linux that try to run Windows games and applications. There are also emulators but it is best to stay away from them as they will slow things down.
One is Cedega (pay, $15 for 3 months or $55 a year. Note: you are actually buying the program and are able to get free updates during that time. After the subscription period, you must renew or stick with the version that you have (without any more updates)).
The other program is WINE. It is free under the GNU.
Both programs will run some Windows games and apps. Both will have time lags to support the latest and greatest game.
Hope this helps answer your question.
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24. August 2006 @ 17:30 |
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dolphin2
didnt wine become Cedega?
or is wine thier freeware version?
when I ahve enough parts to build my own extra comp I'll use it to test linux *L*
Copyright infringement is nothing more than civil disobedience to a bad set of laws. Lets renegotiate them.
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24. August 2006 @ 18:48 |
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guys, how do i get my shit of this HD? tell me what to do, i DO NOT know what to do. i would like all my shit back. you know?
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dolphin2
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24. August 2006 @ 22:27 |
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@ZIppyDSM
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didnt wine become Cedega?
or is wine thier freeware version?
when I ahve enough parts to build my own extra comp I'll use it to test linux *L*
Wine is still in development. So did it become Cedega? Perhaps someone took the open source code of wine and turned it into Cedega. I can't answer that. And no, wine isn't a free version of Cedega. They are two seperate things.
Why wait for that, why not try dual booting?
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@no74
You've been given several different ways to try and get your information back. Try them. There is no method that is going to work with a 100% result. Try the different suggestions and see if any of them will work for you.
And please stop the cussing. That will only get you in trouble.
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25. August 2006 @ 01:30 |
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Maybe tone down your post and we can try suggesting other things... We've already given you several options but it's up to you to try them, we can't remotely work with your drive!
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25. August 2006 @ 10:32 |
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what do you mean tone down my post?
i've been listening, so far i've heard....
home-bodge repair job, but i don't have an identical drive.
stick it in the freezer, which i'm not going to do.
put it in a external enclosure, which most likely won't work.
repalce the CD/DVD with the old HD, which i tried, the pc won't boot, it beeps when the drive is connected.
then you guys started going on about linux, and i completely lost you guys.
i don't understand linux talk, how do i try with linux?
what version do i use?
tell me like a 5 year old, step by step.
please.
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25. August 2006 @ 11:18 |
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Download a Live free version of Linux from the net (yes there are some legal free ones) and put it on a CD. Live versions are ones specifically made to run from one CD without needing installation on your hard disk to run. Then you can try and see if your drive is recognised in that operating system. If your system doesn't get past the BIOS screen though (just beeps and doesn't output any video) with the drive connected, then you will have to either bodge it, put it in an external enclosure or have it recovered, for the simple reason that it'll need to be off when you boot up and then turned on later - YOU MUST NEVER HOT-PLUG AN INTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE (Attaching it when the PC is on) or you could cause serious problems for the rest of your system, fire being one of the more extreme cases. An external disk enclosure allows you to turn your disk on once an OS has been loaded, or at any time you choose. Try that step with both XP and Linux before pronouncing the disk dead and either repairing it yourself or having it recovered. If you don't want to repair yourself and can't afford recovery (it's expensive, typically $300 or more) then you'll have to live without the data I'm afraid.
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25. August 2006 @ 12:20 |
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thanks sammorris, your help is appreciated.
i'll try it out and see what happens.
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25. August 2006 @ 12:21 |
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Yeah keep us posted!
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dolphin2
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25. August 2006 @ 13:06 |
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Go here:http://www.knoppix.org/
Follow the link to the Downloads.
Chose one that is close to you.
Download the file.
It will be large (close to 700 MB) and in ISO format.
Use your software burning program to burn the ISO to a CD.
Leave the CD in the burner when completed and reboot.
During boot, you should see something to the effect of "Press any key to boot from CD..." Don't wait long or it will disappear. Just press a key and it will boot into Linux.
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25. August 2006 @ 13:29 |
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...and it's THAT simple! :D
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25. August 2006 @ 13:44 |
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thank you. nice and simple. props.
this will be my first experience with linux.
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dolphin2
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25. August 2006 @ 13:46 |
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A bit facetious, perhaps.
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25. August 2006 @ 13:56 |
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its all for fun.
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25. August 2006 @ 13:57 |
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im not a newbie any more.
yay me.
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do people get mad if i double post like that?
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dolphin2
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25. August 2006 @ 14:05 |
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Mad, no. But it's not recommended. If you look at your last post, on the right hand side, there is a little note pad icon. Use that to edit your last post and it will prevent the double posting.
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25. August 2006 @ 14:11 |
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And also don't post regarding your status, that's also frowned upon.
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25. August 2006 @ 14:12 |
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will do
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dolphin2
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25. August 2006 @ 14:25 |
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The download listing should look like this:
KNOPPIX_V5.0.1CD-2006-06-01-EN.iso 02-Jun-2006 16:49 696M
Translated: It's version 5.0.1 in CD format. It's in English. The realese date is 1 June 2006 and it was posted 2 June 2006 @ 16:49. The file size is 696MB.
Be sure to get the latest version and one that is in English (EN).
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25. August 2006 @ 14:28 |
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I could translate all that, hooray for me!
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25. August 2006 @ 17:19 |
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no74, the good news here is you are getting some good information about differnt ways of doing this, the bad news is that all that info is way over your head, I'm in the same league you are, epecially after hearing you say explain it to way in a way you can easily understand, believe me these guys are computer savvy, even when they speak its almost another language, these guys are pro's, people like me and you havent even reached first base yet, I wish I could be of some better help for you, there are some sites I do visit once in a while that might have an easier answer, if I find one I will gladly get back, if not it's not that I didnt try, good luck.
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