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diff --git a/da/preparing/backup.xml b/da/preparing/backup.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 35c7e224a..000000000 --- a/da/preparing/backup.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,41 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 12756 untranslated --> - - <sect1 id="backup"> - <title>Back Up Your Existing Data!</title> -<para> - -Before you start, make sure to back up every file that is now on your -system. If this is the first time a non-native operating system has -been installed on your computer, it's quite likely you will need to -re-partition your disk to make room for &debian;. Anytime you -partition your disk, you should count on losing everything on the -disk, no matter what program you use to do it. The programs used in -installation are quite reliable and most have seen years of use; but -they are also quite powerful and a false move can cost you. Even after -backing up be careful and think about your answers and actions. Two -minutes of thinking can save hours of unnecessary work. - -</para><para> - -If you are creating a multi-boot system, make sure that you have the -distribution media of any other present operating systems on hand. -Especially if you repartition your boot drive, you might find that you -have to reinstall your operating system's boot loader, or in many -cases the whole operating system itself and all files on the affected -partitions. - -</para> - -<para arch="m68k"> - -With the exception of the BVM and Motorola VMEbus computers, the only -supported installation method for m68k systems is booting from a local -disk or floppy using an AmigaOS/TOS/MacOS-based bootstrap, for these -machines you will need the original operating system in order to boot -Linux. In order to boot Linux on the BVM and Motorola VMEbus machines -you will need the ``BVMBug'' or ``16xBug'' boot ROMs. - -</para> - - </sect1> |