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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How would a local government make the switch from Windows to Ubuntu?
I work in a municipal government where Windows is used throughout our institution. People use computers in our institution mainly for browsing the internet and using MS Excel or Word. I was thinking of suggesting that we change to a GNU/Linux…
jjepsuomi
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How to migrate the whole system to a new machine?
I use ubuntu to deal with daily job. Now I buy a new laptop, and I want to migrate my whole system(programs, packages, data, settings, etc) to the new machine.
I know I can copy my home folder to new machine and I will get (almost) all data and…
Lai Yu-Hsuan
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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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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 wifi passwords for different offices, hotels,…
Adam
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GPT PMBR size mismatch after dd clone
I am migrating my Ubuntu EFI boot system to a larger hdd. I used the command
dd if=/dev/sdb of=/dev/sda
I did not dismount the input file before copying and the output file was fresh unpartitioned space. I have successfully booted from the new…
Zakri Kneebone
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How can I most easily migrate all my apps and settings from one Ubuntu install to another?
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 the same stuff x3, as well as selecting all my Appearance…
eugenemarshall
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What do windows' users like most after migrating into Ubuntu?
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Bakhtiyor
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How to migrate(change) from Ubuntu desktop to Ubuntu Server?
I am using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS desktop version, I would like to use Ubuntu 14.04 Server.
Is it possible to migrate (change) from Ubuntu desktop to Ubuntu server without losing data from my system?
A J
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Migrating from Mac to Ubuntu, What will I miss?
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 ;)
So, if I go ahead with this change, where would…
Trufa
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How to migrate from Banshee to Rhythmbox?
As it has been decided, Ubuntu Precise 12.04 will feature Rhythmbox as the default music player. I am aware, that it does not mean that I will not be able to use Banshee, nevertheless I would like to switch to it.
I have been a Rhythmbox fan for a…
Rafał Cieślak
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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 like to make the transition as painless as…
Allan
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Installed Firefox to migrate from classic installation to snap
How to migrate installed Firefox (installed once from classic package) to snap. Latter one still not installed. Aimed goal: To have Firefox in snap app as well as unchanged user experience in Firefox after this migration is completed.
Will it…
Fifi Cek
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Copying Linux partition from an HDD to a SSD
OK, I have a laptop with an HDD drive and I also have a SSD drive. I would like to replace the former with the latter without having to reinstall everything. What I found after a bit of research was to use a live disk + an external hard drive +…
Reza
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How to port email from evolution to thunderbird?
I updated ubuntu to 11.10 using the update notification. I am also switching from Xubuntu to ubuntu - gnome interface. I have been using evolution for years and would like to port the emails to thunderbird.
I have looked at the similar questions…
jim
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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 changed... possibly the reason).
Now I would like to…
Lightbreeze
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