[ubuntu-uk] backup home folder

[ian pettitt]

On 16/09/10 08:58, Norman Silverstone wrote:
> I frequently read that, before carrying out various operations, one
> should first backup the home folder. Does this mean simply taking a CD
> and copying the home folder to it?
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> Assuming that this is correct does it mean that if I mess things up or
> even have to re-install Ubuntu from scratch, copying this home folder
> back into the new installation will restore such things as my email
> address book and stored emails, for example?
>
> Please advise this overcautious person.
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> Norman
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I think that is correct. I have my /home on a separate partition to the 
system (/), so when I have reinstalled my data, settings, email etc. are 
retained

Ian