[ubuntu-za] Some Basic Kubuntu Questions

[Josh Brodrick]

>
> 5) I have two IDE drives in my box. 1st one for the OpSys and the 2nd is
> 'Home' Do I need to set-up a separate "Data' folder to hold my docs,
> pics etc? I ask this because I'm not sure if a re-install of a new
> version will completely overwrite the 'Home' folder. If so how do I do
> this?
>

Just to echo what Raoul said in that when you do a fresh install, you can
choose not to format your /home partition. This should also preserve some of
your preferences and settings. I think you have to choose manual
partitioning during the install process though. I remember finding lots on
google when I wanted to do the same thing so you should have no trouble
finding a guide when the time arises.

>
> 6) I also have a 3rd SATA drive in my Box and when I upgraded from 9.10
> to 10.04 I moved a lot of old stuff onto this drive. To "protect" it I
> disconnected it while I installed 10.04. Now If I try to plug it in
> again the system will not start! Any suggestions?
>
>
Also check in your Bios what the boot order of the drives is. It could
possibly be set to first boot of a SATA drive before IDE.

Good luck

Cheers

Josh
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