[ltp] KUBUNTU Install

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Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:14:53 -0000 (GMT)


Hi Richard,

Now that seems a very good idea. Here in Cyprus computer stuff gets quite
expensive - but I will go down to my computer store along the coast and
check it out.

As you say I just need to be careful in picking the right hard disk. And
getting a non-coaster install cd!!

Regards,

David


> Dear David,
>
> I've just had another thought - you could put your laptop disc into a
> USB enclosure, and then use a different machine to do the install.
> Should be easy (provided that you are careful not to accidentally
> install onto the wrong disc!).
>
> For example, something like this will do.
> http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(13977)Sumvision-25-Aluminum-Hard-Drive-Enclosure.aspx
>
> I already have one, and it works fine. Yes, £4 is ridiculously cheap,
> and it does include the USB/HDD adapter electronics.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Richard
>
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