[mdlug] Smartctl Reports Errors on HDD

[Ingles, Raymond]

> From: Peter Bart
> 	Time I do have, I can set the machine to running with dd and go
do
> other things. And yes I know drives are cheap. I don't really want to
> spend anymore than absolutely necessary. I've allready replaced the
DVD
> burner, and toyed with the idea of adding to the 1gb of ram.

 Do be careful. Drive failure can be progressive. After the install,
make sure to keep an eye on the smartctl stuff; Ubuntu sets up a drive
daemon by default, I think. Heed its warnings if it says problems remain
on the drive...

 Sincerely,

 Ray Ingles                                           (313) 227-2317

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