Installing linuxcnc 2.5.1

OK, I'll copy my pics and docs. Then reformat the drive and do a reinstall of the live disc.

Haven't used this computer in 6-7 years, so nothing lost unless I lose my pics really. I'd hate to lose pics of the bike trip down the Blue Ridge.

Ken

OK, got the pics and docs transfered earlier today.

Then I tried deleting and formating the hard drive. Some difficulties but was finally able to do it from the live disc, and help from the internet on the laptop.

Currently re-installing the live disc. Chose to reformat the hard drive during the install.

Everything should be good to go in the AM.

thanks,
Ken

John:

I have Ubuntu installed on a desktop. I was using my laptop for access to the internet trying to figure out how to format the hard drive, and reinstall Ubuntu. I had read several post stating that laptops are not good candidates.

Everything is properly installed now on the desktop. Ran the latency test last night again trying "abuse" the system. Ran glx gears in the background and tried opening several large files in Administration. Worst numbers were Servo 10988 Base 13590.

Dont have any music, pics, graphics installed on that computer that I could play with.

thanks,
Ken

Posting from Linux computer on temporary cat5e cable.

Ken

PS will updates automatically install?

I know I'll have to retrieve Chris's file. Just wanted to know about the other updates?

Ken