[ltp] Backup/upgrade solution

[Konstantin Filtschew]

hi,

try the command dd.

I used it to backup partions or HDs from Knoppix or other bootable linux CD.

For such things I would try google first and for how to use dd too :)

Greetz

Konstantin



On Sat, 04 Sep 2004 16:56:03 -0400
Crispian Thorne <linux@crispian.org> wrote:

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> I have my T21 set up just the way I like it right now (running Libranet
> 2.8.1, Kernel 2.4.26), TP buttons work, sounds good, wifi works etc.
> 
> The idea of having to go through the whole setup to get back to where I
> am right now is truly daunting! and I'd also like to upgrade it to a
> bigger hard drive in the near future.
> 
> I have all the important configuration files backed up both on my
> desktop & on my Gmail account (really useful place for stuff like
> that!), and I have all my data backed up on my desktop. But I'd like to
> be able to save a complete image of the hard drive for backup & also
> possibly to aid in upgrading the hard drive.
> 
> I'm thinking that an external USB drive looks like the most likely
> candidate (either a ready-made, or a drive & an enclosure)- does anyone
> have any recommendations/tips/horror stories etc?
> 
> And are there any packages out there that will let me make a complete
> image a'la Ghost (18 GB HD, Kept a small Win98 partition, rest Reiserfs)?
> 
> And/or can anyone point me to a good "how-to" on how to upgrade the HD
> while keeping all my partitions/configurations/data intact?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
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