Changing to ubuntu, want to erase full HDD. How can I keep programs?
Freddy asked:
So I’m interested in installing Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron, to replace XP, on my computer. My HDD is a bit of a mess, and I’ve been wanting to reformat it for some time. I’ve never reformatted anything, or wiped a HDD before, so this is new to me.
I want to keep the majority of the programs I have on this computer, as well as files. I planned on backing the files up on two separate computers, and just moving them back when the installation of Ubuntu is complete. Can this be done with programs as well?
Programs include Photoshop CS2, Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Flash 8, and a handful of others. Plus many Open programs that I plan to just reinstall off of the web.
Also, any tips on Ubuntu overall would be appreciated, as I am an Ubuntu Newbie.
Do not post an answer if you do not know anything about Ubuntu, you’re just making yourself look like an idiot.
Ubuntu CAN use programs made for other operating systems. It can also read all the file just fine as well. You just need a supplemental program like Wine.
http://monkeyblog.org/ubuntu/installing/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crW8nWoEpmw
http://luiscosio.com/how-to-adobe-photoshop-cs2-on-ubuntu-10-steps
^^ to name just a few ways.
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