> > I frequently read that, before carrying out various operations, one > > should first backup the home folder. Does this mean simply taking a CD > > and copying the home folder to it? > > This is absolutely possible although probably not totally necessary. > > > Assuming that this is correct does it mean that if I mess things up or > > even have to re-install Ubuntu from scratch, copying this home folder > > back into the new installation will restore such things as my email > > address book and stored emails, for example?
< Snip > Thanks folks for the answers, so far, to my question. What I am thinking of doing is to dual boot my in-use HDD and, to save a lot of hassle I thought that the easiest thing to do would be to install XP thereby losing my Ubuntu installation and then installing the same version of Ubuntu back on. Before installing XP I propose to take a copy of the home folder and then copy that back into the new installation of Ubuntu. Does this make sense? Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
