[NTLUG:Discuss] How to move data from one drive to another

[Stuart Johnston]

John Thomas wrote:
> 
> My naive thought is to install the 72 gig drive as the second drive, use 
> dd to image the existing disk onto it, and then swap the drives.  Is the 
> possible, or, if so, the best way to  go?

I've used that method a few times (after booting with Knoppix) and never 
had any trouble.  When similar questions have been asked on this list 
before, some people have reported problems if the disk geometries are 
not similar enough.  If it doesn't work though, you won't have lost 
anything other than a little time and effort.  Just make sure you get 
your 'of's and 'if's right!

Other times though, I like to take advantage of the opportunity to get a 
fresh start with the latest distro version and only copy the needed data.

-Stuart