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.
Questions tagged [migration]
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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 Windows or OS X, intending to come back when Ubuntu…
Michael Forrest
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Will my files be compatible if I migrate to Ubuntu?
i am thinking of migrating my windows 7 to ubuntu 11.10,
i want to know if my documents
microsoft word
microsoft excel
pdfs
audio (mp3, wav)
video
i made some in a avi format
i got some from the internet
messenger logs + contact…
Erin Tucker
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How to move all my configuration to a new installation?
I've spent a long time configuring a new Ubuntu laptop. This includes:
A custom keyboard layout on /usr/share/X11/kbd.
Custom system configurations (ex: gnome tweaks).
Changes in random system files (ex: /etc/xdg/user-dirs.conf)
Installed apps…
MaiaVictor
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Is grub needed when copying Ubuntu to a new drive
I have a machine with one drive, and 2 OSs installed in 2 partitions, one windows and one Ubuntu 16.04. Grub is installed.
I just got a new physical drive. After I assemble it in the machine, I would like to:
Copy the exact same Ubuntu that I have…
Joe
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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 on fedora using internet (main problem is…
sazary
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Migrate Ubuntu Studio 12.0.4 To New Machine Also Using Ubuntu 12.0.4
I have been attempting to find the proper avenue to migrate my Ubuntu Studio 12.0.4 (Low Latency) user account, settings, and programs. My MAC is running a virtual Machine with the prior Ubuntu version mentioned on Parallels Desktop 7. I have a…
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What happens if I migrate Ubuntu to a another different computer?
I'll get a new computer and I'm curious about what happens if I migrate the old computer's Ubuntu to a new one. Does it crash due to device driver issue or not? If it is, how can I backup my Ubuntu and reinstall it to my new computer successfully?
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Migrate from Opensuse to Ubuntu
I have been tasked by my job to upgrade their opensuse environment to ubuntu. I am a novice level linux user (ive only really played/studied with ubuntu) and I honestly dont even know where to start. Ive done some google searches and read the…
user247326
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Migrating dual boot OS from HDD to SSD
I have a 1 tb HDD Win10+ Ubuntu 20.04 dual boot. I want to clone only the c: partition of my HDD, i.e, the partition responsible for boot to the new 240 GB SSD . Without harming my Linux grub .
Is it possible to do. I have already read posts where…
FUG1T1V3
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Migrating contacts on Windows 10(thunderbird) to Ubuntu(thunderbird)
I have windows 10 on my computer together with Ubuntu 1404. windows 10 has been operating Outlook as email client and also has Thunderbird installed.Ubuntu 1404 is running on the same hdd virtually with VM software and has Thunderbird installed.I…
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Migrate from Centos 7 to Ubuntu
How would one go about migrating from Centos 7 to Ubuntu without losing data? Or is it even relatively possible?
user414095
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Moving a snap from one server to another
I need to migrate nextcloud, which is running as a snap, from one server to another. Aside from changing CNAME and stuff like that, is there a simple process to make this transfer happen seamlessly?
Both servers have a snap of nextcloud running at…
Hiro
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Migrate from Mac to Ubuntu
My Mac has failed, and I need a new machine. I have a full Time Machine backup. I'd like to switch to Ubuntu (or some other Linux distro) rather than buying another Mac. If I do so, will I be able to recover my files? Where can I find…
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