best way to copy your ubuntu to a new hard drive

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I found this question Best way to clone an installation (copying to identical hardware) to be close to what I need, but I wonder if it is still going to work if, instead of two different machines, I want to clone all to a new hard drive, bigger, and of a different brand (installed on the same machine).

The other option that I was considering is to the do a back-up of the current system and restore it (after a fresh install of the same ubuntu 12.04) on the other hard drive, what do you think?

I am using ubuntu 12.04.5 LTS

I looked at that thread, but I was hoping for a simpler way to do it since I am a beginner. — simple mind, Nov 29 '14 at 05:46

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 29 '14 at 05:49

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using timeshift you can backup current OS and then restore it some other computer after installing fresh setup first. it will restore your personal files and installed software

answered Nov 29 '14 at 05:49

Alex Jones

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Thanks Edward, I think this fits! Do you know if TIMESHIFT is going to copy also the various themes (e.g. gnome)? – simple mind Nov 29 '14 at 05:51
@simplemind please visit the official website and read all the features before proceeding – Alex Jones Nov 29 '14 at 05:52

best way to copy your ubuntu to a new hard drive

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