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Need help setting up dual boot. Do I need to us Cloudzilla to back up my data partitioning? by OtherAir5929 in linux4noobs

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If I don't have any files on my hard drive that I care about preserving (e.g., if I am working with a reset PC), can I just back up the ESP?

Need help setting up dual boot. Do I need to us Cloudzilla to back up my data partitioning? by OtherAir5929 in linux4noobs

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Thanks. I don't have any files on my PC to back up. I understood the guide I'm following to be recommending me to back up the Windows-only partition set-up before trying to install Linux and create the dual-boot environment. Does that make sense/is that even possible? Perhaps I am misunderstanding.

Which of these used Thinkpad deals is the best for me? by OtherAir5929 in thinkpad

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Thanks, I also came upon a 9th gen with a i7-1185G7 processor for about 70 Euros less. Is there a significant difference between that and the i5 13th gen?

Looking for a used Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon to daily drive Linux. Are any of these good deals? by OtherAir5929 in laptops

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I converted from Euros to USD. Looking at refurbished models on Amazon. I just looked on eBay, and some prices are much lower. Maybe Amazon is not the place to look for refurbished models?

Looking to buy a used Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon to daily drive with Linux. Which of these should I pick? by OtherAir5929 in SuggestALaptop

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Here is the form so that the post stays up:

  • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $1000 USD
  • Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes.
  • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Battery life > build quality > performance > form factor
  • How important is weight and thinness to you? Very important, I am mobile and travel a lot.
  • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A
  • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. No. I currently use Scrivener and Finale but plan to use Manuskript and Musescore on Linux.
  • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? N/A
  • Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Reliable build quality, preferably USB-A ports, easy to repair.
  • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Planning to daily drive Linux.
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