[Ubuntu PA] Possible New NTR Project

[Kevin Valentine]

Chris Teodorski wrote:
> I think you guys are going to kill yourselves with complexity here.  I
> really think that because there is no uniformity in where things are
> stored in windows (lots of programs default to their installation
> location), that you will never be able to script a backup of data that
> doesn't end with someone angry because their data got deleted.  I
> think the NTR's policy of back-up your data before you come to us is
> the best policy, in other words, we are "scorching earth here,
> survivors are your responsibility."
>   

At this point we're just tossing around ideas.  Jim and I are staying 
focused on NTR's primary requirement: using Linux to restore a WinXP 
image.  However, the problem of backing up personal data exists.  If 
anyone on the LoCo thinks they have a clever solution, they're welcome 
to go for it.  It's completely separate from what what me and Jim are 
doing AND it's totally optional.  So it won't slow us down.

I totally agree that providing a script or application to automate it 
would be very difficult.  IMO, providing the user with a simple tutorial 
so they can do a manual backup won't be too difficult.  As Art 
suggested, perhaps some wink animation.  We just need to show the user 
how to mount the Windows drive, then drag and drop the files from their 
personal folders to a CD/DVD burn app or even just a thumb drive.  
Nothing fancy.

> I honestly think just getting a dual boot system that works on 80% of
> machines will be a challenge enough....
>   
Yep, I agree on this too.  We set up dual booters for the Girls Inc. 
project but all those PCs were the same.  The variations in the hardware 
will definitely make this a challenge.  I'm hoping the LoCo volunteers 
will come rolling in when we finally get the go ahead.

-kevin