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sync complete ubuntu system PC to laptop

Asked by Mayuresh

How can I synchronize a complete installed ubuntu system (along with downloaded softwares ) or some of the downloaded softwares from my PC to laptop? I dont want to download the softwares again. and dont have source or binary!
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midnightflash (midnightflash) said : 		#1

It is possible but not recommended in any way.

You would have to copy the whole system to the HDD of the Laptop (f.e. "cd /mnt_old_system" and then "tar -cvpf - . | (cd /mnt_new_system ; tar -xvf -)" as root) and then install Grub via a live-system to the new HDD.

Not very easy... not recommended... but indeed possible.

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Mayuresh (mayureshupadhye) said : 		#2

Isn't there a more simple method?

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midnightflash (midnightflash) said : 		#3

You could use partimage (from the repos) from within a liveCD.
May be a bit easier...

Or you could use Acronis True Image Home (about 10€) what would be the best and easiest solution. (Only if *not* on Intrepid jet... there is a *bug*)

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