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February 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
Linux Can Be More Than Your Desktop; It Can Be Your Back Up
Many, many of us, I am sure, use Linux on our desktops but what about using it as a way to recover from computer issues.
Distributions such as the Ultimate Boot CD, or even just normal distributions, are incredibly useful when you have a problem that prevents your computer from booting. In fact, it might even be a good way to introduce new users to Linux. Just give them a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD, and some instructions. Then, when it helps them, mention it is based on Linux and offer them a chance to try out Ubuntu or something.
Even if it isn’t good marketing, a Linux live CD for recovering from unexpected computer issues is a great idea. Just in case.
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Actually this is exactly how I switched to Linux on my laptop (still using Vista on my desktop). I had registry corruption which prevented me of booting XP on my laptop. I’ve put Ubuntu Live CD, mounted NTFS got all my data off the disk, and installed it as only OS.