From: Zachary Kline <kline.zachary@gmail.com>
To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca
Subject: Advice for speech-friendly migration
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:02:27 -0700 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <20090808180227.GA5536@blackbird> (raw)
Hi,
I have a laptop here which is currently running ArchLinux in a dual boot
with Windows XP. I believe some of its hardware is failing: I see many
messages like this from the kernel:
Buffer I/O error on device sda1, logical block 194526867
This is on my Windows XP partition whenever I mount it. Fortunately, I
don't notice anything disturbing the Linux side yet.
I have a newer laptop here which I was thinking
of migrating to. It came with Windows Vista on it, but I don't think I
want to keep that around. I can set up a virtual machine if I need it.
I was wondering if anybody has some tips for getting my system
bootstrapped? I was thinking I could back up my home directory on CD or
USB, and possibly /etc as well. The only installation media I have
available is an old speakup-enabled Arch CD from March or so.
Unfortunately, some hardware in the new machine is different, noteably
the wireless card. As I recall, it isn't supported by the kernel by
default. Getting a direct ethernet connection is a bit tricky around
here.
I realize this might be easier than it looks to me, but it's the
first such migration I've had to attempt. I'd be greatful for any
advice.
Thanks much,
Zack.
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