Mark L. Kahnt said: > I just want to get his key data backed up, figure out how to get Windows > restored, defrag, repartition, and get Linux and GRUB installed, and then > pray that he proves to be naturally adept at KDE or GNOME (he did catch on > to many things quickly, only uses this box for email and > browsing, and took a course on computer basics, including actually > learning what "binary" means.)
as far as backup is concerned, most likely you should be able to remove the hard disk(s) and plug them into a linux box, boot linux and backup the data that way(the other OS will never know since it wasn't booted). nate -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]