Re: [GLLUG] imaging further with dd?

[Benjamin Cathey]

>->> Just remember that dd does a bit-for-bit copy and that if the two drives
>->> aren't the same exact model number, the results may not be what you expect.
>->> If
>->> they are different, you may get better mileage out of rsync or some other
>->> file-based backup utility.
>->> 
>->> -- 
>->> Charles Ulrich
>->> Ideal Solution, LLC - http://www.idealso.com

Well - everything SEEMS okay - both sides boot okay - running GPartEd right now to open up the space and give things some room.

They are definately not the same model though - one is a 40gb drive and the other is an 80.

What could go wrong with bit for bit?

Thanks


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