[Ham-Computers] Help!

[Dale Miller]

Ken wrote:
> Hi Fellows,
>
> Is there a way I can reformat the hard drive on my Dell Dimension 4100
> without going thru that diabolical torture of having to deal with someone
> who does not speak english plainly enough to understand? Been thru
> it once years ago - don't want to endure that again! Never Dell again!
> I am thoroughly disgusted with Dell! Couldn't be more  disgusted!
>
> There is no Reformat command available in this computer - the reformat\
> has to be talked thru by a dell employee.
>
> Is there a way to over-write what's in this computer with another
> operating system? Been considering trying Linux.
> If I cannot find a solution, it looks like I will have to junk this machine!
> Any help appreciated. Take care,
>
> Ken   N5CM
>
>
>
>   
You shouldn't have to talk to any tech support to repartition and 
reformat your harddrive.
Partitioning and reformatting are tools that come with any OS.
Almost all linux distros have a dialog that comes up during the install 
process for you to partition your drive whether you want to resize or 
overwrite the whole drive.
If you need more assistance someone here should be able to help you, if 
you like I will help you off list.

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All the Best & 73's
Dale Miller, KC2CBD
Tennessee
Ham Operator since 1997
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