[mac4theblind] Re: the bard mobile app user guide ends with a bang:
- From: David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:12:30 -0400
I fail to understand the point here. we've a drive that needs working with,
when youy set root user you are warned and I agree I probably should have
mentioned it. I do not mention it lightly but when necessary and used
judiciously, it's a useful tool.
On Oct 14, 2013, at 1:09 PM, Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Or ignore all this stuff and backup to remote drives off site. Something like
carbonate or maybe you're own remote server with NFS shares. (insert your
share type here)
As for root, I second everything Loo says, be careful. When I worked in a Unix
admin capacity we would always give new admins the speech about using root.
Be careful!
On Oct 14, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Edward Redfern <edwardredfern@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Root user is usable, but if a mistake happens within root user, it's a system
> wide mistake and can cause damage. unless you're a highly competent user,
> leave root user alone.
>
> Where it comes to an external HDD, I think you'll find that any number of
> issues can occur with even a new drive such as read write buffer underrun
> errors, caching errors, partition structure corruption errors and many more
> besides. I speak of what I know too well hence being in this background long
> enough.
>
> There are a number of tools to diagnose a drive's behaviour including it's
> data pass through. remember that the controller used to the drive may also be
> an issue. you must assess all areas of a system, component, etc before you
> make an assumption.
>
> what was the phrase? assume means making an ass out of u and me. lol I love
> that one. it's timeless.
>
> When dealing with cloning the drive or centents, I recommend the use of
> SuperDuper which allows access to case sensitive structures. converting to an
> ISO and mounting the ISO on the main HD would allow a data recovery where
> possible, then we can set to a volume rebuild. judging by the size of drive,
> contents to the drive, you should consider what the user has on the drive,
> even if the drive is from a system pull, etc. how many actual partitions are
> on the drive, etc.
>
> lew
>
> On 14 Oct 2013, at 13:47, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> how does one go about reformatting a drive like this? If root user will get
>> at the drive to pull the stuff off, that's what we need to do. there is
>> nothing rong with the drive.
>>
>> On Oct 14, 2013, at 2:14 AM, Edward Redfern <edwardredfern@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> lol no worries mate. just a certain person who we won't mention here gives
>> certain people the CREEPS!
>>
>> lew
>>
>> On 13 Oct 2013, at 22:52, John Harden <jharden01@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Sorry. Didn't mean to bring up bad memories.
>>> John Harden
>>> Quality Brailler Repair LLC
>>>
>>> For professional Perkins Braille Writer repair.
>>>
>>> 386-238-5871
>>> jharden01@xxxxxxxxxx
>>> 145 N. Halifax Ave. #605
>>> Daytona Beach, FL 32118
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 13, 2013, at 5:42 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> who?
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 13, 2013, at 5:41 PM, Edward Redfern <edwardredfern@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> can we please stay away away from the mention of anything directly
>>>> associated with "Barefoot" It's enough when you're just tucking into
>>>> something highly addictive, then to hear that lol also it might worry a
>>>> few users who are reminded, like me, if a certain person we won't mention.
>>>> the thought's enough for me to lock myself in a site case until it's quiet.
>>>>
>>>> lol
>>>>
>>>> take care.
>>>>
>>>> lew
>>>>
>>>> On 13 Oct 2013, at 22:37, John Harden <jharden01@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Well, I will certainly go read that section of the users manual but to
>>>>> knock my socks off would be hard. Constantly barefoot is more like it. I
>>>>> haven't had socks on since last winter.
>>>>> John Harden
>>>>> Quality Brailler Repair LLC
>>>>>
>>>>> For professional Perkins Braille Writer repair.
>>>>>
>>>>> 386-238-5871
>>>>> jharden01@xxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> 145 N. Halifax Ave. #605
>>>>> Daytona Beach, FL 32118
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Oct 13, 2013, at 3:29 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman
>>>>> <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The tips and tricks section of the bard mobile app user guide is a must
>>>>>> read. It'll knock your socks off.
>>>>>>
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