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    Re: Why are PDF readers so bad?

    I read many sci PDFs and prefer Adibe Reader on my Ubuntu and W7 machines.
  2. [xubuntu] Re: backup home with Thunar's "send to" - does it copy or delete source folder?

    Caboose,

    Thank you. I'll give "send to" a try.
  3. [xubuntu] backup home with Thunar's "send to" - does it copy or delete source folder?

    In preparing for Xubuntu 14.04, making a copy of /home seems prudent. Thunar offers a "send to" option but I haven't found documentation about whether or not "send to" deletes the source folder or...
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    Re: install only to USB HDD having GPT

    The replies are appreciated.

    I should have made clear that the HP dv7 laptop with internal CD/DVD boots into Windows 7 when the 1-TB GPT HDD with Xubuntu 12.04.3 installed is connected to a USB...
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    Re: install only to USB HDD having GPT

    Almost solved.

    Yesterday, I used Acer 1410 netbook with USB DVD/CD player by HP and installed Xubuntu 12.04.3 to the 1-TB USB HD with GPT. I then reset 1410's bios boot sequence, and the newly...
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    Re: install only to USB HDD having GPT

    Background: oldfred and sudodus helped me extensively when the challenges were more complex (here & here). Also helpful is this.

    My goals (now using an external USB HDD with GPT) is to be able to...
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    install only to USB HDD having GPT

    Perhaps the following will help clarify installation to a GPT USB HDD. My previous posts of a similar topic had intermingled te topic: howto install only to sda. Although I have successfully...
  8. [SOLVED] Re: install to flash drive without modifying MBR or installing GRUB

    Yesterday I installed Xubuntu 12.04.3 onto a 32gb flashdrive, using my Acer 1410 netbook and an HP external DVD. I used /, /home, and nfts. The flash drive booted the 1410 and then booted the larger...
  9. [all variants] Re: Redo backup - howto proceed from Browse to Create

    On tries 3, 4, and 5, I tried creating a folder-for-backup prior to running the backup. Still, the newly created backup files went to the proper partition but not into the proper folder.

    ????
  10. [all variants] Redo backup - howto proceed from Browse to Create

    I have tried Redo Backup ~5 times. Each time I have gotten stuck on the same two points in the process. I have posted twice into the Redo forum (Feb 8 & Feb 21, 2014; here) and have received no...
  11. [SOLVED] Re: install to flash drive without modifying MBR or installing GRUB

    old fred,

    Thank you for the additional responses, including the image! With the intent to keep the install simple for my now "middle aged" HP dv7 with 6 gig of ram, I'm tempted to try the...
  12. [SOLVED] Re: install to flash drive without modifying MBR or installing GRUB

    oldfred,

    Thank you for your most recent replies. Perhaps a narrower focus would be helpful. My goal is to create a bootable USB drive which will boot an HP dv7 with 6 gig of RAM. The dv7 is not...
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    Re: What do you think Canonical should do?

    coffeecat and cariboo907,

    Thank you for the responses. I'm pursuing Howto in the Installation & Upgrades forum here.
  14. [SOLVED] Re: install to flash drive without modifying MBR or installing GRUB

    I raised the issue in a different forum, as a suggestion:


    If the two responders read my question clearly, including: "install only to external device without modifying MBR or installing GRUB on...
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    Re: What do you think Canonical should do?

    Are you referring to a full install to the USB drive or to an install which includes the iso file as a necessary part of the USB-drive installation?
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    Re: What do you think Canonical should do?

    Canonical could develop an installation procedure that allows a person to install to a USB drive (eg, flash or HDD) and do so without modifying the MBR on sda. Removing or disconnecting an internal...
  17. [SOLVED] Re: install to flash drive without modifying MBR or installing GRUB

    Thanks for mentioning Easy2Boot. I also have an Acer 1410 running only Xubuntu and could install by that instead of by the dv7. Yes, LinuxLive USB Creator can only be installed from a Windows...
  18. [SOLVED] install to flash drive without modifying MBR or installing GRUB

    Recently, I tried to have my HP dv7 run Xubuntu 12.04 from an external HDD (1tb). Converting the drive to GPT partitioning was also enacted. Sudodus and oldfred were very helpful (here). I have not...
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    The mystery continues. I disconnected 1-TB HDD from USB port, and there connected an HP external CD/DVD player. Then, I reset bios so that external (USB) CD/DVD would be first to boot. Xubuntu...
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    Thank you for the explanation. So much information, so little time...
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    Another possibly significant item within the most recent boot-repair report (Feb 16, 2014). Three times for sdb (ext HDD), BOOTMGR is missing (lines 556, 591, 626 of report). See attached image.
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    oldfred & sudodus, You've again given me something to work with.

    I did notice a possibly significant item within the most recent boot-repair report. Line 438 states that sdb is "not-usb". ???...
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    To verify boot order of dv7, I again removed external HDD and inserted Knoppix into USB. Turned on power. dv7 did not boot into Windows 7 but booted into Knoppix.
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    The dv7 bios is set to boot USB HDD, then internal CD, then internal HDD. And was so set when the recent attempt to boot into Linux went straight into Windows 7.
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    [xubuntu] Re: install grub only on external HDD

    No grub menu appeared. Booting went straight to Windows 7. I'm wondering if I should reinstall Xubuntu 12.04.3.
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