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Tune-up: Letting in Linux
Tune-up: Letting in Linux
Step 4: Back up and prepare for installation
Don't go a step further without making a complete backup of your hard drive so that you can restore the drive if necessary. This is more than a sensible precautionary measure--it's a crucial necessity. It's also a good idea to defragment the hard drive that will hold your Linux installation.
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