[Ubuntu-SG] Ubuntu-related article on ST Digital Life

[John Thng]

On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Maung Myat Thu @ Billy Aung Myint <
billy at ubuntu.sg> wrote:

> On Wed, 2008-08-20 at 09:26 +0800, Kelvin Quee wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Why so complex???
>
> Only the author knows , or maybe he doesn't know. Who knows? I got dizzy
> reading so I gave up half way.
>
> regards
> billy
>
> >
> > KQ
> >
> >
> > available here -
> >
> http://www.straitstimes.com/print/Digital%2BLife/Technology/Story/STIStory_269872.html
> >
> > Aug 20, 2008
> >
> > Get ready to go /home on Ubuntu
> >
> > So you've been running Ubuntu Linux on your rig for a while. LIM YEE
> > HUNG shows how to preserve your settings by shifting your /home folder
> > WITH the recent release of the new Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron), successor
> > of the Gutsy Gibbon, you might be tempted to upgrade to enjoy the
> > cleaner graphical user interface and improved video compatibility. Plus,
> > its updated Linux kernel brings greater reliability and security.
> >
> > However, upgrading to the new version will cause you to lose all your
> > data. The system will also revert to the default settings, meaning that
> > you lose all your painstaking work configuring that snazzy 3D desktop
> > cube that Linux is famous for.
> >
> > Skip the aggro: Put your /home folder (where all your data and settings
> > are stored) into a separate partition. This way, it remains intact when
> > you upgrade and all your stuff is preserved.
> >
> > For this operation, you will need an Ubuntu Live CD. You can create it
> > by downloading the CD image from www.ubuntu.com and burning it on a
> > blank CD. Or order a free CD from the website.
> >
> > Your hard drive cannot be used when modifying the partitions in it. So
> > you will have to boot the Live CD instead.
> >
> > In the live session, install the Gnome Partition Editor (GParted) by
> > using the Synaptic Package Manager (System >Administration >Synaptic
> > Package Manager). Install GParted. Note that an Internet connection is
> > needed.
> >
> > Once it is installed, run GParted with administrator privileges. Press
> > Alt-F2, and type in 'gksudo gparted' to run GParted with root access.
> >
> > In GParted, first create some free space for your new partition by
> > shrinking one of the existing partitions. Right-click the partition and
> > select 'Resize/Move'.
> >
> > Choose the size of the partition you want. The free space generated by
> > the shrinking operation will be used for your new partition. Tip: Give
> > it at least 5GB of space, as this is where all your data such as
> > documents, music and videos will be kept.
> >
> > After shrinking the partition, right-click the new empty space generated
> > and select 'New'.
> >
> > In the 'Create New Partition' settings window, select 'ext3' under
> > Filesystem, leaving the other values as is.
> >
> > Note that all these operations have not been set into motion: you will
> > need to apply them. Do a quick double check. Once you are satisfied with
> > your new partition layout, click 'Apply'. The operation should be
> > finished in a matter of minutes.
> >
> > Once complete, take note of the name of the root partition, where your
> > /home folder currently resides, and the name of your new partition. In
> > this example, it is /dev/sda2 for the current home folder and /dev/sda5
> > for the newly created one.
> >
> > Voila! You have successfully created your new partition. Now it's time
> > to place your /home folder in it. In the following commands, remember to
> > replace the partition names used in the example with your own partition
> > names. For example, if your original /home partition is /dev/sda3, then
> > replace all instances of /dev/sda2 in the examples with /dev/sda3.
> >
> > Open up a terminal window (Applications >Accessories >Terminal) and
> > mount both partitions by typing:
> >
> > sudo mkdir /old
> >
> > sudo mount -t ext3 /dev/sda2 /old
> >
> > sudo mkdir /new
> >
> > sudo mount -t ext3 /dev/sda5 /new
> >
> > Then, back up the /home directory and move it to the new partition by
> > typing:
> >
> > cd /old/home
> >
> > sudo find . -depth -print0 , sudo cpio --null --sparse -pvd /new
> >
> > sudo mv /old/home /old/old_home
> >
> > sudo mkdir /old/home
> >
> > Now, you need to direct the system to use your new partition as the
> > /home partition. First, type:
> >
> > sudo cp/old/etc/fstab/old/etc/old_fstab
> >
> > sudo nano /old/etc/fstab
> >
> > This will take you to the nano text editor, where you can then add in
> > this line:
> >
> > /dev/sda5 /home ext3 nodev,nosuid 0 2
> >
> > Save the file and exit the editor, then reboot the computer. Your
> > computer should now be using your new /home partition.
> >
> > However, if you made a mistake and things go wrong, do a recovery using
> > your Live CD and start all over again. (Or get someone to help you this
> > time.)
> >
> > To recover your old settings, boot into the Live CD, open a terminal
> > window and type:
> >
> > sudo mkdir /recovery
> >
> > sudo mount -t ext3 /dev/sda2 /recovery
> >
> > sudo cp -R /recovery/old_home /recovery/home
> >
> > sudo cp /recovery/etc/old_fstab /recovery/etc/fstab
> >
> > Then reboot the computer.
> >
> > If everything works fine, then you can remove the old /home directory to
> > save disk space. Open a terminal window (Applications >Accessories
> >  >Terminal) and type:
> >
> > sudo rm -rf /old_home
> >
> > Now that you have your data all safe and sound in your new home
> > partition, you can look forward to the next release of Ubuntu, the
> > Intrepid Ibex, coming your way in October.
> >
> > The writer is an Ubuntu user and is studying in Britain
> >
> > available here -
> >
> http://www.straitstimes.com/print/Digital%2BLife/Technology/Story/STIStory_269872.html
> >
> > --
> > Kelvin Quee
> > +65 9177 3635
> > kq at kquee.com
> >
> >
> >
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A bit confusing for typical Singaporeans.
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