How to Create a Bulletproof Ubuntu Installation | Linux Today

How to Create a Bulletproof Ubuntu Installation

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MH
Matt Hartley
Jan 7, 2013

One of the biggest complaints I hear from new Ubuntu users is how easy it is to mess up an existing Ubuntu installation.

Whether the issue stems from an update gone wrong, the hard drive crashing (which is actually a hardware issue) or simply the user deleting a directory best left untouched isn’t the point. The fact of the matter is, having an indestructible Ubuntu installation does have its benefits.

In this article, I will outline my recipe for setting up what most would agree is a bulletproof Ubuntu installation.

MH

Matt Hartley

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