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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/16/23 08:45, Bret Busby wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:6722d10a-f313-3152-7000-e78abbd7b895@busby.net">On
16/8/23 11:54, Bill wrote:
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<blockquote type="cite">Hi,
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I have some questions about grub. I have used dual boot without
any problems for quite a bit of time but recently some questions
have cropped up.
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My system had Windows 7, and Mint Linux 21.2. I use Grub to
dual boot between Windows 7 and Linux. I use Linux almost
exclusively but keep Windows 7 around because I occasionally
need some files and programs located there. It's easier just to
leave them there. </blockquote>
Hello.
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Without knowing what programs you run, that need Windows 7, I
wonder whether either they can be run using a Windows emulator
like wine, or, they have either a Linux port or, an equivalent in
the required functionality, that runs natively on Linux.
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Regarding the files "located there", I trust that you are aware
that, depending on the file manager that you are using on Linux
Mint, you can mount (if not mounted automatically, by the file
manager)Â and access the partition(s) applicable to the MS Win 7
installation. This is one of the reasons that I always, regardless
of the operating system, have separate data partitions, from the
operating system partition, for both backing up (when I get around
to it...), and, copying, and moving, data files from one operating
system and/or computer, to another (or, to external storage, such
as external USB SSD's and thumbdrives).
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..
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Bret Busby <br>
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<p>WS=> I am using Mate on Mint Linux 21.2 . I too keep my Linux
data (home directory) on a separate partition from the operating
system " / ". When upgrading to <b>major </b>changes in Linux,
like going from version 20 to version 21, I completely "blow away"
the old OS in a full reinstall. The home directory is unaffected
by the reinstall (if I am careful.)Â <br>
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<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>William Stanley<br>
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