Checking HD SMART status on a fresh install
On a fresh install of 12.04 what is the best/easiest way to see the SMART status of the hard-drive?
Previous ubuntu versions had a nice preinstalled GUI to do so, but I cannot seem to find it anymore.
Solution 1:
Run (Alt+F2) palimpsest (or start Disk Utility from the desktop) and look for the health check feature.
Solution 2:
You can use Disk Utility to view S.M.A.R.T. status of HDD.