From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: Received: from rv-out-0506.google.com (rv-out-0506.google.com [209.85.198.230]) by speech.braille.uwo.ca (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4717210A9D for ; Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:02:43 -0400 (EDT) Received: by rv-out-0506.google.com with SMTP id k40so596074rvb.29 for ; Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:02:42 -0700 (PDT) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=gamma; h=domainkey-signature:received:received:date:from:to:subject :message-id:mail-followup-to:mime-version:content-type :content-disposition:user-agent; bh=ZvdSVvDUAS46LRmNjfJPo1OazfMyyBvjHRKCcxlP27I=; b=hZ536GTcEZFWIdqXp8kVwUS0dgyXaZvSv/3CUvwddGfr0tzzL8Ux+7eWLS63gCmURR oHViOZsIAN1b1gfvRLpB4chnJWReGTJEZMWQoqciW8Z3tV0Jl6bFKsxx/dlwcb+zodQF n6XGbhsyS63/4tI2CrWCqg206rurQ4+M3WtVc= DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; c=nofws; d=gmail.com; s=gamma; h=date:from:to:subject:message-id:mail-followup-to:mime-version :content-type:content-disposition:user-agent; b=X6wkKKjYDxxd25EAMXeT32PQU3JKkI1nPiJwhgK03BSYa544VqtBfN4CAbJuBaxYvd We/wUF1bscIlX5V8DhTFqEDRaWrNDbTmQ2KRpZXsPgF+2lVxMkwdW4geAy8HjCmmAWC0 fTZrJ776a0A5aAmzQ/DNqxxn3AKcgofI/JhaU= Received: by 10.141.52.21 with SMTP id e21mr926723rvk.185.1249754562458; Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:02:42 -0700 (PDT) Received: from localhost (069-064-234-003.pdx.net [69.64.234.3]) by mx.google.com with ESMTPS id b39sm14007014rvf.33.2009.08.08.11.02.40 (version=TLSv1/SSLv3 cipher=RC4-MD5); Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:02:41 -0700 (PDT) Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:02:27 -0700 From: Zachary Kline To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca Subject: Advice for speech-friendly migration Message-ID: <20090808180227.GA5536@blackbird> Mail-Followup-To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline User-Agent: Mutt/1.5.20 (2009-06-14) X-BeenThere: speakup@braille.uwo.ca X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.12 Precedence: list Reply-To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." List-Id: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:02:43 -0000 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.