[plug] re: take the test

[John Summerfield]

> 
> 2.3    Jack has many decisions to make regarding the installation of Linux
> on his machine. Jack is very concerned that he will make a mistake because
> he uses two other operating systems and does not wish to lose any
> data. After careful study Jack has discovered some basic but necessary
> steps for installation of any version of Linux.
> Which of the following MUST be on Jack's list of basic
> steps? (Remember to choose the BEST answer) 
> 
>                       writing LILO to the MBR
>                       Use FIPS to modify a Linux partition
>                       copying the OS software
>                       creating a new user for the system
> 
> What on earth is the point of that question ???????

For those who don't know the answer to this, and remembering there are 
some novices on the list:

 Writing LILO to the MBR can be a mistake. I prefer OS/2s bootmanager to 
lilo for what it does, and overwriting them MBR is NOT a good idea.

 Using FIPS is almost never necessary, and can be positively harmful - I 
rather think if it does anything to HPFS or NTFS, it will destroy it/

 What OS software? I've never seen the point of copying the CD if that's 
what the question means. Backing up the already-installed software is 
prudent, but I doubt that many here actually have the means.

 Creating a new user is irrelevant to the question.
> 
> and how do the choices offered have anthing to do with preserving data ??

"copying" might 8-)




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