2026-09-02 09:48 UTC
Install a new Linux OS on my computer. Do not wipe the 8TB hard drive containing my entire life. Do not make any mistakes. It is critical you do not delete the hard drive.
Replies (6)
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@mist@chaosfurs.social 2026-09-02 09:50
@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip sounds like it's time to contemplate backups again. and then ignore till next time.
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@catraxx@tech.lgbt 2026-09-02 09:55
@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip You are an expert Linux installer.
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@Legion495@mk.absturztau.be 2026-09-02 14:12
@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip Volpi... I have a pro tipp. Unplug the drive.
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@Pyxaron@dragonchat.org 2026-09-02 11:57
@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip I've always done the thing where important stuff is on a separate drive, and that drive is disconnected physically, both power and data, when doing an OS reinstall.
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@colinstu@birdbutt.com 2026-09-02 10:40
@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip @Equinox@squawk.social *is reminded why I love my NAS*
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@igwigg@sk.igwigg.space 2026-09-02 10:09
@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip "you are totally correct! i now deleted your hard drive!"