Computer help

[PeterOz]

Still an error?
If yes try 1 file

[PeterOz]

That error can be file size to large so 1 folder at a time could help.
It can also mean hdd is failing :sick:

[mx_599]

Okay, I got the applications folder copied over. Probably don’t need that one. Then I got this error. I don’t even recognize it as anything of mine. Should I hit skip on ones I don’t recognize and see if I can push through?

[PeterOz]

Skip
Then try and pick stuff you need

[PeterOz]

When you have files copied over.
Power off - Click on icon top right hand corner.
Connect ssd to your other computer
can you see/read the files

[PeterOz]

Does it look like it is working?

[mx_599]

Yes, I think we were successful. still on Mac though. “library” folder taking FOREVER and I don’t think it is stuff I need. Maybe cancel the transfer so I can try on my other computer? what is with this library folder?

[PeterOz]

operating files etc.
I have to go out for a couple of hours.
Let me know if you can read the data and i will post next steps.
You should only try and copy stuff you need
Docs Videos Pics etc

[mx_599]

operating files etc.
I have to go out for a couple of hours.
Let me know if you can read the data and i will post next steps.
You should only try and copy stuff you need
Docs Videos Pics etc

I think you did it! can we follow-up in a few days or this weekend? I have some lingering questions but I think you got the important thing done. I am mentally drained. talk soon, I owe you. will PM you

[PeterOz]

Ok I assume you have checked and you have the files you need and can access them.

I think you did it! can we follow-up in a few days or this weekend?

Sure
I will get it marked pending so they do not close it.
@veeg @Bruce
Could one of you mark as pending please.

[Bruce]

Done.
Let’s give the OP the weekend to catch his breathe and we’ll loop back around to this next week.

[mx_599]

Hey guys! I no longer get email notification there is a message here. It did at the start and then stopped. That’s why I did not know you were closing thread. Not sure why it stopped. but yes I got the files!

1. Peter OZ did you get my IM?
2. is there any reason, nostalgic reason, anything I would not know, why I should not just put Ubuntu on my Mac now since not supported for years? If I ever wanted to MacOs back, does that stuff live on forever in a download on the internet? Wouldn’t I maximize useful life even more by putting Ubuntu on it?
3. is there a streamlined way to backup files on this New SSD so I don’t keep saving duplicates or forget to save stuff? or just manually save stuff to computer and then always have this drive handy to put copy on? seems tedious
4. off topic, can I ask another question, on my new computer…it was supposed to have windows but I put Ubuntu on it. My new computer is supposed to have Bluetooth but in the Ubuntu OS I am not able to turn Bluetooth on like it doesn’t exist? I will post link to my new computer. What do you think of the specs of my new computer? any good? doesn’t all the stuff get made in the same factories? should I not have bought this cheaper brand?
   

   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BW8CKSJR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

   
   I paid $349, looks like it is already lower price $319 (angry face won’t save? )

[PeterOz]

Hey guys! I no longer get email notification there is a message here. It did at the start and then stopped

Top right hand of the screen click on your name
Click on preferences
Check email settings under Content Options.

Automatically watch content you create…
and receive email notifications
Or you can turn on Push notifications. This will slide in a window to show you have a reply.

1. Peter OZ did you get my IM?

I have replied.

1. is there any reason, nostalgic reason, anything I would not know, why I should not just put Ubuntu on my Mac now since not supported for years?

Ubuntu should run fine. Boot again with ubuntu and use the try again and give it a spin.
It might be a little bit slower as you are running it from a usb, but at least you can test that everything is running as you like and
everything works.

If I ever wanted to MacOs back, does that stuff live on forever in a download on the internet?

Not on the Apple store.
You could either fix the current install and install Ubuntu as a dual boot.
You could fix the current install and then clone the image or make a time machine image and use that to return to Mac.

is there a streamlined way to backup files on this New SSD so I don’t keep saving duplicates or forget to save stuff?

If you purely return to Mac you can use Time Machine.
If you run Ubuntu it has a backup program
OR
You can just use a sync program.

My new computer is supposed to have Bluetooth but in the Ubuntu OS I am not able to turn Bluetooth on like it doesn’t exist?

Ubuntu may not have a driver for that computer.

backup files on this New SSD

You need to backup to more than 1 drive if your stuff is important to you.

[PeterOz]

Just thought of another idea if you want a fall back to mac after ubuntu.
Repair the current install so you can access the app store.
Then download High Sierra install dmg to a usb stick and keep it.

[mx_599]

Just thought of another idea if you want a fall back to mac after ubuntu.
Repair the current install so you can access the app store.
Then download High Sierra install dmg to a usb stick and keep it.

This stinks, I don’t know what happened to my post the other day. I must not have uploaded it

It seems like I might want to fix the current Mac OS and sort of delete files and reset it. I never really understood what was wrong with it? It just kept forcing me to try to update it. I think last support for it was Circa 2018ish? so is there a way to freshen it up with the most up to date Mac OS it can handle?

Then it sounds like I can also run Ubuntu in a split fashion?

Is it true that with an old system like mine it might run more efficiently, or as good as it can be, with ubuntu over the MacOS?