[ubuntu-za] Migrating from vista to Ubuntu

[Hannes Coetzee]

Hi Bruno

Make sure you do all the converting on Windows and don't forget to 
export your address book to csv if you have one. If you backup 
"C:\Users\" on Vista or "C:\Documents and Settings\" on XP you'll have 
all your data unless you don't store files in the default locations. I 
also have a backup of the install partition should you ever need it. 
Follow the rest of the advice and it should be fine.

Welcome to Ubuntu
Hannes
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> hello all
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> i'm dual booting in my desktop pc in home, ubuntu, and windows
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> but now i finally decided to do a full migration to ubuntu in my laptop..
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> my only concerns are, how to migrate crucial info from one OS to the 
> other.
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> for instance, i need help on "converting" all my email from windows 
> mail, to another mail program, like thunderbird.
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> firefox bookmarks aswell.
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> etc..
> is there any important stuff i have to remind myself to do, or to backup?
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> im using a hp laptop, wich has a separate partition for recovery.
> if i install ubuntu, will i lose that recovery partition forever?
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> and by the way, wich programs you think are best to exchange for the 
> windows programs?
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> just want to know what everyones oppinion on the matter is
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> if someone had the pleasure of going through that type of experience, 
> i would gladdly appreciate any suggestions and tips.
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> many thanks
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> Bruno Marques
> Área Técnica
> TropicalWeb
> Cell: +258 82 620 6200