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 ===== Linux Documentation ===== ===== Linux Documentation =====
-***StudentsPlease Read*** Welcome to the Linux Wiki.  While at Olin College, you will be involved in many projects. Your data is essential, and you are responsible for protecting your data. If you are new to Linux or a seasoned veteran, it is crucial to backup your data. If something were to happen to your laptop, the Helpdesk might not be able to recover your data. To keep your data safe, take a few minutes to set up a backup+**Students ​Please Read:** Welcome to the Linux Wiki.  While at Olin College, you will be involved in many projects. Your data is essential, and you are responsible for protecting your data. If you are new to Linux or a seasoned veteran, it is crucial to have backups. If something were to happen to your laptop, the Helpdesk might not be able to recover your data. To keep your data safe, take a few minutes to set up a backup ​(see links below). Your future self will thank you.
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-There are many ways to backup in Linux, but one of the easier ways is with Deja-Dup. The Deja-Dup application is free and available in the Ubuntu Software store. Deja-Dup backups your Ubuntu home directory automatically to your Google drive. So after setting up your WiFi in Ubuntu, go ahead and set up a backup. Your future self will thank you.+
  
    
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  ​(Available On-Campus Only)   ​(Available On-Campus Only) 
  
-[[ubuntu_wifi|Guide to connecting Ubuntu to OLIN WiFi]]+[[ubuntu_wifi|Setup OLIN WiFi in Ubuntu]] 
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 +[[Ubuntu_vpn|Setup Olin VPN in Ubuntu]] 
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 +[[ubuntu_backup| Setup Automatic Backups of Your Ubuntu Home Directory to Google Drive]]
  
-[[ubuntu_backupBackup your Ubuntu Home Directory to Google ​Drive: The Easy Way]]+[[ubuntu_backup_extSetup Automatic Backups of Your Ubuntu Home Directory to an External USB Drive]]
  
 [[remove_dual_boot|Guide to Removing Ubuntu from a Dual-Boot System]] [[remove_dual_boot|Guide to Removing Ubuntu from a Dual-Boot System]]