I know, it is F8, but where to go from there is what I don't know. It requires sight, and I have no tech savvy members of my family present. But I'm sure we can figure it out... Hopefully... --le ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen S. Disbrow" <info@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 9:30 PM Subject: Re: lynix question: Hi, Usually you need to hit an F key while booting to get to such partitions. I have a couple of IBM Think Centers, and that's what you need to do to reload the system from scratch. I just don't rememberwhat the F key is now for them, but your's is probably different anyway. Steve D. ----- Original Message ----- From: "tribble" <lauraeaves@xxxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 9:04 PM Subject: Re: lynix question: > What I was told is that there is a separate partition or section of the > disk > where the recovery software is located. Running this will reinitialize > everything back to its original state -- zapping all data files in the > process. > I have already backed up the data so I want to use this "ground 0" > program. > I just don't know where to find it or what to look for if I get a > non-tech-savvy sighted family member to help me. > Thanx > --le > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:39 PM > Subject: Re: lynix question: > > > ok, what I was talking about is my comp, and several others I have seen in > the recent past have a C: drive and a D: drive set up on the hard drive, > then the CD/DVD RW drive is the E: drive, and the files that you could use > for a reformat/reload of the c drive, and for creation of your restore > disks > was in that D drive, > > now, there was a while that they put the files in the windows folder and > folks were supposed to make there disks soon after purchase or risk > loosing > them, but not knowing your comp, I don't know if this was the case. > > sorry I can't assist more, > inthane > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "tribble" <lauraeaves@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:45 PM > Subject: Re: lynix question: > > >> Inthane, the restore folder no longer exists as I went into system >> performance and disabled rollbacks. This trashes the database of >> snapshots >> and frees up disk space. After doing this dangerous step i found I only >> gained 4gb of free space. *sigh* >> What I want is to find that sector where the recovery files are loaded >> and >> reinitialize the system to its basic state. >> Alas, this will require a sightling present. >> As for the d drive, that only helps if I have a cd to put in it, which I >> don't. >> Happy hacking. >> --le >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "The Elf" <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:36 PM >> Subject: Re: lynix question: >> >> >> Laura, >> >> 1. usually the drivers are available, either in a folder on the C drive >> along with restore files, or more usually now a days, on a D drive of the >> comp. >> 2. no turning off that feature does not ka bosh the reloading >> capabilities. >> 3. usually there is an item in the start menu, often in the system tools >> folder that may look like a second "system restore", and at least on my >> comp, the names almost the same, system reset, which included an >> application >> to create my restore disks, one to load/reload the drivers and certain >> programs like Norton and MacAfee anti-spyware, and a third for a total >> wipe >> and reload of the system with options to "try to save" data and do the >> deed, >> or just "wipe everything and reload". >> >> 4. you should be able to get your drivers off the manufactures website as >> well, I know I can, and have done so for others. >> 5. I am fairly sure that the drivers are quite different, since I have >> seen >> driver packages for Linux along with the windows ones on sites for video >> cards and the like, but I don't think they will be included with the >> restore >> set. >> >> HTH, >> inthane >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "tribble" <lauraeaves@xxxxxxxxx> >> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:36 PM >> Subject: Re: lynix question: >> >> >>> Hello -- while we're on the subject of linux -- >>> I've never installed linux, but would like to do so on an old laptop. >>> However I don't know the drivers I need or where or how to find out. >>> Windows xp is on it how, but it is in a fractured state in which jaws >>> can't >>> work as something has zapped the video driver, and I don't know where to >>> find this driver on the net. (It's a long story -- don't ask *frowny*). >>> I >>> can't roll back the OS because that has been disabled in order to free >>> up >>> space on the disk. >>> >>> Does anyone know how to find out what driver I need? Are the drivers the >>> same in windows as they are in linux? (I doubt it, but I am not a driver >>> guru.) >>> If linux drivers are different, where can I find them? >>> This laptop did not come with recovery CDs, so I assume there is a >>> segment >>> reserved on disk to put it back in its initial state, right? Has anyone >>> ever >>> done this? I know it would require sighted assistance, but I am >>> wondering >>> if the fact that I disabled rollbacks might have zapped this feature as >>> well. Does anyone know? >>> >>> If anyone has any answers I would love to hear them! >>> TIA >>> --le >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Nimer" <nimerjaber1@xxxxxxxxx> >>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 10:17 PM >>> Subject: Re: lynix question: >>> >>> >>> The beta is workable, and I recommend that you use the desktop version. >>> It has an accessible installer. >>> Thanks >>> Nimer J >>> >>> Nimer M. Jaber >>> >>> The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to >>> which it >>> is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. >>> Any >>> review, >>> retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action >>> in >>> reliance >>> upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended >>> recipient is >>> prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and >>> delete the >>> material from any computer. >>> >>> Website: >>> http://www.empowertheblind.org >>> Phone: >>> (720) (251-4530) >>> >>> >>> >>> Charles E. Black wrote: >>>> Will I need visual assistance to install it? Is there a way to load >>>> Lynix >>>> using speech? Thanks! >>>> >>>> Charles E. Black >>>> 4127 Pinehaven Ct. >>>> Columbia, SC 29205 >>>> Phone: (803) 790-5586 >>>> Cell: (803) 201-0499 >>>> Email: charlesblackusc@xxxxxxxxx >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris >>>> Hallsworth >>>> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 12:10 PM >>>> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: Re: lynix question: >>>> >>>> All of these, Ubuntu will answer your questions. It has both a console >>>> and >>>> a >>>> >>>> GUI interface. You can get it, free, from www.ubuntu.com. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Chris Hallsworth >>>> e-mail: christopherhallsworth71@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> msn: ch9675@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>> skype: chrishallsworth7266 >>>> klango: chrishallsworth >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Charles E. Black" <charlesblackusc@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 3:21 PM >>>> Subject: lynix question: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hello: >>>>> >>>>> Is anyone aware of a lynix system that does the following: >>>>> >>>>> 1. has an built in speech engine? >>>>> 2. Can run through a computers speech card? >>>>> 3. What type of interface does it have, (console or gui)? >>>>> 4. What is it called? >>>>> 5. Where can I obtain it? >>>>> 6. How much will it cost? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for any help. >>>>> >>>>> Charles E. 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