seaken64
I’m relatively new here but I’ve been on computer forums for over 30 years. One thing I have learned is that it’s easy to misinterpret what is written in text. I also know that sometimes you can’t help.
There is a general understanding among the Linux community at large that we share freely but that we discourage freeloading. Sometimes we need help and sometimes we can give help. It’s poor etiquette to always take without giving back.
antiX gives a lot. The manuals and FAQ and forums are good. But we can’t expect to be shown the way without some evidence of effort on our part.
To the OP (mizpa): I have read through your threads. You seem to have some experience with using computers and linux, and even antiX. Yet you have not learned to use backups and “test” installs? That doesn’t make sense to me. Your text seems to put the blame on antiX. But I’m not sure you even know the correct procedure for partitioning a hard drive. That is not antiX’s fault. Perhaps you are just frustrated that things went wrong. But, with respect, what you type can be misunderstood. Can you really put the blame on antiX?
For antiX newbies who may find this thread I would suggest that this is a lesson to learn. Do not try to partition a disk and install antiX on your main Windows computer that holds your precious data! Use a DVD, a USB, or a different computer until you know how everything is going to work. antiX makes this relatively easy when compared to some other distros. The LiveUSB stuff is among the best available.
If you have only one computer and you want to install antiX along side your Windows operating system and dats then BACKUP your windows system and your data BEFORE you attempt to install antiX. If something goes wrong it’s not antiX’s fault!
Seaken64
Who, by the way has also failed to properly backup and had things go wrong. I know the feeling – it’s not a good one.
- This reply was modified 7 years, 6 months ago by seaken64.