I got Linux Mint 20.2 Cinnamon tweaked looking and functioning perfectly at last on my desktop. How do I copy that setup to my desktop?
I can imagine it involves some backing up and restoring (Timeshift? Aptik?)
TIA
Best way to move LM to another computer
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Re: Best way to move LM to another computer
I would use Clonezilla to clone the HDD. This will only work if the new box has a HDD that is at least as large as the one you're moving from. After you complete, you may need to use GParted to expand the partitions to use all available space. This also assumes that you are moving from BIOS->BIOS, or UEFI->UEFI. Mixed transfers need a different approach.
The other choice, and certainly the preferred one, is to simply do a fresh install on the new box and then copy your home folder over. Of course, this won't port all of your settings and tweaks.
The other choice, and certainly the preferred one, is to simply do a fresh install on the new box and then copy your home folder over. Of course, this won't port all of your settings and tweaks.
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Re: Best way to move LM to another computer
IF,
the desktop has the same release as what you have tweaked,
all you need is Aptik
it works like a charm.
the desktop has the same release as what you have tweaked,
all you need is Aptik
it works like a charm.
Re: Best way to move LM to another computer
If you want something a bit more user friendly than clonezilla, try foxclone. There is a comprehensive user guide you can download.
Thinkcentre M720Q - LM21.3 cinnamon, 4 x T430 - LM21.3 cinnamon, Homebrew desktop i5-8400+GTX1080 Cinnamon 19.0
Re: Best way to move LM to another computer
Wow... first I've never heard of this. Thank you for that.
I was humming along until I saw that they want $25 for this. Hmm... I don't think so. It's just not that hard. And it doesn't look like it backs up and restores system settings... only user settings. Or am I wrong?
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Re: Best way to move LM to another computer
Well,aybesea wrote: ⤴Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:46 amWow... first I've never heard of this. Thank you for that.
I was humming along until I saw that they want $25 for this. Hmm... I don't think so. It's just not that hard. And it doesn't look like it backs up and restores system settings... only user settings. Or am I wrong?
if you use it to replicate the same OS to another PC, it totally duplicates everything, including System Settings.
I can't say about using it to upgrade from 19.3 to 20.2 ( both Cinnamon ),
but every appears to be working in 20.2 like it does in 19.3
Tony George is one very smart cookie,
and you resent $25.00 for a Lifetime privilege to use a fantastic tool?
Once you get a License for Aptik, it is good forever.
Not me, if a Dev provides me with a great tool, I will pay or Donate....
I donated to TG long before he changed over to the $25 fee.