On two out of three of my computer systems, I have Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit installed. Lately, the OS has been having trouble completing startup on the notebook. This got me thinking about what I should do about the situation. I'm considering having Ubuntu on all the systems while leaving the spare partitions for other distributions.
Why Virtualization is Not an Option
I initially was going to use Ubuntu for the website while testing other distros in VirtualBox. However, Slackware gave me problems when starting KDE. This told me that I should be going bare metal, but I kept asking myself how. By removing Windows from all machines, I would be able to better test multiple operating systems while still having Ubuntu as the main system.
Backup Solutions
I'm seriously considering a subscription to Ubuntu One, especially with their streaming service. The price for one year isn't bad at all. Plus, I would be supporting Canonical. Before doing that, I better go with phone service that has a better high speed data plan.
I would also be utilizing Dropbox as well. When more funding comes in, I'll even invest in an external hard drive.
Conclusion
Sometime after Memorial Day, I'll be working on this project. Some rearranging of the computer lab would also be in order.
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