backup is fine...but i really dont want to install the same programs again this way...im sure i may have accumulated rubbish this way... :)
but i will try this method nonetheless On 02/05/2008, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Javad Ayaz wrote: > > Ok im considering a fresh install of Hardy (note not a upgrade). > > > > I want to have all the apps that i have installed now..including firefox > > addons and bookmarks.... > > > > Short of taking screendumps of everything...is there another way? > > > > Hope this makes sense > > > > Regards > > > > Javad > > > > For starters, backup your home directory (this is where a separate > partition for /home comes in really really handy). > > This may help you with what packages you currently have installed: > > http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-get-list-installed-software-reinstallation-restore.html > > IIRC you might be worth doing a backup of /etc too just in case you need > it. > > You should be able to burn everything on to a CD (or DVD) through the > CD/DVD creator by dragging everything over (copy it, not move!). > > Rob > > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/ >
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