Questions about how to switch from one setup to another. For example, this could be about how to move data from one program or OS to another, or how one can ease the transition between different desktop environments. This is a broad topic and more specific tags should be used alongside this one.
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Window 7 to Ubuntu migration [closed]
My company is moving from windows to Ubuntu. Please suggest
Free alternative for Canonical landscape .(free)
Antivirus as per Windows security team norms. I know antivirus not
needed in linux. ...
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1answer
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Fast and reliable way to move directories from one HDD to another
I'm looking for a fast and reliable way to move some chosen directories from one HDD to another.
The case is as follows. I'm getting a new desktop system which will replace my old desktop. I want to ...
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3answers
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Parallel Installation of Ubuntu, Wubi and Windows 7?
I have Windows 7 installed on a Notebook. Because I wanted to experiment with Ubuntu without loosing my Windows 7 configuration I installed the Wubi Version of Ubuntu inside of Windows 7. Since things ...
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How to move wifi passwords to a new installation
I have an Acer Aspire ZG5 netbook which is currently running Jolicloud, but I've decided it isn't for me and plan to switch to Lubuntu or Xubuntu.
However, I do lot of travelling and have many saved ...
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1answer
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Moving SSH keys from Ubuntu
I have set up SSH keys on my Ubuntu machine (10.04) and now I am moving to Debian.
On the Debian machine, do I generate new SSH keys corresponding to my username or is it possible to (and is OK) if ...
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Migrate apps from Ubuntu to Fedora
Hi
I have Ubuntu on my machine with several apps installed and lots of configurations made, but I want to test fedora 15 (when it comes). the problem is that I dont want (and cant) install same apps ...
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What are the differences between gconf and dconf?
I've read a lot of discussion about a new Ubuntu configuration tool: gconf is replaced by dconf.
Why is this change being made? Why is there so much debate about it? Is it too difficult to create a ...
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Migrate from a virtual machine (VM) to a physical system
Aka: How can I convert a .vdi or .vmdk to a real installation on a physical disk?
Is it possible/feasible to migrate a Virtual Machine installation of Ubuntu onto a physical machine? If possible, how ...
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Script to migrate unix users and groups
I'm migrating my Ubuntu 8.10 Server to 10.04. Is there any script to migrate users /etc/passwd and groups /etc/group along with password /etc/shadow from one server to another?
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Is there a foolproof and easy way of determining which debs meant for ubuntu will install on debian
I have used ubuntu for a long time, and have collected a lot of Ubuntu .deb packages which I may need for future installs. Most of these are grabbed from outdated or obsolete PPAs or from outside ...
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1answer
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Migrate ldap to another server
I have ubuntu(8.10) ldap server running. I am migrating from my old servers to ubuntu 10.04.2 server and I have set up almost all freshly on the new servers. How could I perfectly migrate ldap to the ...
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How to migrate from Wubi to a regular installation? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to convert Wubi install into regular install?
I recently installed Ubuntu through Wubi and I love it enough that I am ready to ditch Windows! My set up is like this:
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Migrating from Evolution to Thunderbird
I would really like to switch over to Thunderbird from Evolution. I have had a look around and haven't found a good up to date how to for migrating. I have quite a lot of emails and filters and would ...
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1answer
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Upgrading a dual-boot system HDD
I dual-boot my laptop due to lousy VM performance, and have a new 500GB/7200rpm drive coming in to replace the stock 320GB/5400rpm drive. I have the drive set up in three partitions: one for the Win7 ...
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Can linux be windows substitute? [closed]
can i use linux as a substitute of windows? i mean Can i use MS Office, Photoshop and other softwares which i usually use in windows?
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How do I port my settings from my Desktop to Laptop
I am currently using Ubuntu 10.04 installed on my desktop box. I have got a new laptop and I will be using it from now on. But I will have to do the setup all over again (setting up ...
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3answers
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Converting from Kubuntu to Ubuntu in old install: Fixing the desktop
I've been using Kubuntu since 9.04 but I've decided to switch to Ubuntu (read: GNOME) now. I've installed ubuntu-desktop a while ago, I think the system was in 9.10 then. I'm now at 10.10, all via ...
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From Ubuntu to Fedora [closed]
Hey guys, I am thinking to move from Ubuntu to Fedora and I'd like to aask some questionns...
Does Fedora have the same amount of programs as Ubuntu?
Is also in Fedora the termnal functual(I mean can ...
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6answers
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Migrating from Mac to Ubuntu, What will I miss? [closed]
this is my first question (in askubuntu).
I'm about to try Ubuntu for the first time (First time to take it seriously actually).
I love my Mac but don't want to be closed minded, nor closed source ...
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3answers
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How to migrate Tomboy Notes from a previous installation?
I used Tomboy on a previous installation, however the Ubuntu One sync had stopped working (I had upgraded through several versions of Tomboy, and during that time I believe the storage system ...
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3answers
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What do I need to do to backup&restore (copy) users when migrating from one Ubuntu Box to another? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Upgrade while keeping home partition
Scenario:
New PC with fresh Ubuntu installation (10) + Old PC with Ubuntu (8)
Want to copy the old users' setting+files onto the ...
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5answers
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Can I migrate a VirtualBox Ubuntu Guest to a *real* Hardware Box?
The title pretty much says it all.
I want to transfer Ubuntu from a VirtualBox Guest 'appliance' to a real (metal and chips) computer?
Can this be done, and what steps are involved?
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If you tried to use Ubuntu then went back to your old OS, why did you do so?
Over the past few years I've been dipping in and out of Ubuntu every so often because I believe in the idea. However, there have always been factors that have made me give up and return to either ...
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1answer
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Move RAID1 to new machine [closed]
I have an older server with / on one hard drive and /srv on a RAID1 partition, which I remember took some time to set up (I set it up after the installation). I will be installing Ubuntu 10.04 onto a ...
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Migrating, partitioning, and encrypting plan of attack
Right now, I'm running Karmic with an unencrypted home folder sharing a partition with my system files. I'd like to change all that, but I have no idea where to start. Should I move my home folder to ...
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How can I most easily migrate all my apps and settings from one Ubuntu install to another? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to migrate user settings and data to new machine?
I'll be setting up 10.04 on three computers and don't want to go through and manually download and configure all ...
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What do windows' users like most after migrating into Ubuntu? [closed]
This question is not deleted because it has historical significance, but it is
not considered a good, on-topic question for this site, so please do
not use it as evidence that you can ask ...
