c/archlinux · by Joseph_Boom@feddit.it · 2y

Reproducing the exact system configuration

I guys, how can I reproduce the exact system configuration of my PC on another PC? Just copy the home folder on an external drive and then past it on the other machine?

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Zachariah@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

You probably want to clone the disk. There are lots of guides on this out there. I usually use CloneZilla.

Here’s an Arch article discussing migration (including cloning) https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Migrate_installation_to_new_hardware

Joseph_Boom@feddit.it · 2 pts · 2y

Thanks

norevisit@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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Joseph_Boom@feddit.it · 2 pts · 2y

This is a really cool project, thanks

Andy@programming.dev · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

If you don't want to clone the disk but do want to match system level stuff (outside the home folder) you might like to use https://github.com/CyberShadow/aconfmgr

Cyber@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 2y

I was looking for something like this... I need to rebuild my MythTv system due to years of messing around and this looks like it might be the answer. Thanks!