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Re: [?] Copying linux OS from one HD to another



On Tue, 19 Dec 1995, Meir Litmanovich wrote:
> Hi,
> I was asked to copy my linux system to other PC by copying HD->HD
> Is it possible? 
Why not ?
> I think it is, but I'm not sure about /dev/hd?
If it will slave it will probably be /dev/hdb 

> If I plug second HD to my PC and format it with fdisk what is the name
> /dev/hd? I should give ?
/dev/hdb
> And after I return the HD to it's host it comes back
> to be the first HD... I want to say that there might be a problem with
> names of partition devices.
it don't must be an a problem ,if yes try chang /etc/fstab
> Any help?
> Thanks in advance
BTW ,do you know UNIX program for fast copying ?
  And how to use it ?

 
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