Volpeon 
Install a new Linux OS on my computer. Do not wipe the 8TB hard drive containing my entire life. Do not make any mistakes. It is critical you do not delete the hard drive.
Replying to @volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip
@volpeon You are an expert Linux installer.
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@catraxx You're experienced at setting up billions of device running Java— wait
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@volpeon I learned it the hard way to physically disconnect all important harddrives before setting up a new system
Replying to @SteveManticore@meow.social
@SteveManticore @volpeon Oh my god, this. Thankfully, now I have a NAS, and all the important stuff gets backed up onto it, so installing a new system is pretty chill.
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@SteveManticore @volpeon been there done that, 2 of the same model HDDs I selected the wrong one during install
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@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip Volpi... I have a pro tipp. Unplug the drive.
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@volpeon I've always done the thing where important stuff is on a separate drive, and that drive is disconnected physically, both power and data, when doing an OS reinstall.
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@volpeon@icy.wyvern.rip "you are totally correct! i now deleted your hard drive!"
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@volpeon did it happen again? 
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@volpeon sounds like it's time to contemplate backups again. and then ignore till next time.