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Choose a Linux distribution tailored for data recovery needs.

Choose a Linux distribution tailored for data recovery needs.

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Snyleur
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10-17-2020, 05:22 AM
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I’m not sure which distribution you’re referring to, but it sounds like a lightweight Linux option that lets you mount your hard drive as a folder during boot from USB.
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Snyleur
10-17-2020, 05:22 AM #1

I’m not sure which distribution you’re referring to, but it sounds like a lightweight Linux option that lets you mount your hard drive as a folder during boot from USB.

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10-17-2020, 05:36 AM
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I previously used knopix for that, but I believe puppy should also be suitable...
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Kinq_Karpfen
10-17-2020, 05:36 AM #2

I previously used knopix for that, but I believe puppy should also be suitable...

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echigo3210
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10-17-2020, 10:00 AM
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Any Linux distribution can handle this. I prefer Linux Mint since it matches my existing setup and what I've installed on over 50 systems. The installation typically occurs on an SSD, and I copy files to the new drive using a USB-to-SATA cable. If you plan to boot from a USB, you'll need to decide where to store the recovered data—perhaps another USB stick if the files are manageable.
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echigo3210
10-17-2020, 10:00 AM #3

Any Linux distribution can handle this. I prefer Linux Mint since it matches my existing setup and what I've installed on over 50 systems. The installation typically occurs on an SSD, and I copy files to the new drive using a USB-to-SATA cable. If you plan to boot from a USB, you'll need to decide where to store the recovered data—perhaps another USB stick if the files are manageable.

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Viizion_PvPz
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10-23-2020, 06:55 PM
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I’m looking for a very light distribution. It’s running on an old Dell laptop with a Pentium M and just 512MB of RAM. I’m not sure if Antix is suitable, but I need something that won’t strain the system.
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Viizion_PvPz
10-23-2020, 06:55 PM #4

I’m looking for a very light distribution. It’s running on an old Dell laptop with a Pentium M and just 512MB of RAM. I’m not sure if Antix is suitable, but I need something that won’t strain the system.

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Tralalapoo
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10-23-2020, 07:47 PM
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Also just trying to capture photos of your cousins' funeral, not a lot going on with the 16GB drive.
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Tralalapoo
10-23-2020, 07:47 PM #5

Also just trying to capture photos of your cousins' funeral, not a lot going on with the 16GB drive.

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NevaehBRAH
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10-23-2020, 08:40 PM
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The frequent issue of posing questions without providing specifics. To obtain the images, I would remove the disk and perform the task on a reliable computer.
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NevaehBRAH
10-23-2020, 08:40 PM #6

The frequent issue of posing questions without providing specifics. To obtain the images, I would remove the disk and perform the task on a reliable computer.

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sportsboy511
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10-25-2020, 05:05 AM
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Generally, any distribution offering a live GUI can handle this. I usually use a Ventoy USB with Clonezilla, SystemRescueCD, and Fedora's Everything Installer, though I’m currently exploring Silverblue more.
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sportsboy511
10-25-2020, 05:05 AM #7

Generally, any distribution offering a live GUI can handle this. I usually use a Ventoy USB with Clonezilla, SystemRescueCD, and Fedora's Everything Installer, though I’m currently exploring Silverblue more.

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