Re: change in strategy for new computer

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

 > From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
 > Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:06:03 -0700
 >
 > When is the best time to reboot your computer?

Just a warning: I may reboot your computer tonight.  We'll see if I get
that far.

 >  > From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
 >  > Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:37:12 -0700
 >  >
 >  > I had thought I was going to install the new OS and copy all your files to
 >  > the new computer.
 >  > 
 >  > I'm thinking, instead, I will clone your Linux partition on your existing
 >  > computer and restore it onto the new computer.  In order to do this, I'll
 >  > need to
 >  > 
 >  >  * set up your machine so that I can do this
 >  >  * reboot your computer
 >  >  * copy all the data onto the external hard drive that I have
 >  > 
 >  > Please tell me when there will be a good time for me to reboot your
 >  > computer and copy off the data.  (I assume a Thursday when you're in
 >  > class?)
 >  > 
 >  > I'll need some time to study exactly what's involved in doing this, so it
 >  > may not be this week.  We'll see.