[GLLUG] Dual-Boot Copy?

Michael Watters michael at watters.ws
Wed Oct 31 12:53:31 EDT 2007


Benjamin Cathey wrote:
> Really - Why? I've used dd (and netcat) over a network to clone hdds 
> before (of different sizes) and NEVER run into a problem. Why would 
> there be a security issue if both the hdds are in the same machine and 
> it's behind a firewall that doesn't allow any incoming traffic? It 
> seems that using partimage and have to back up each partition 
> separately and then having to back up and restore the boot sector is 
> more of a pain. Now I used to enjoy the long way around and love the 
> command line but, like I said, I am lucky if I get 10 minutes to 
> myself with my family and work, etc. dd just seems plain easier and I 
> have NEVER had any problems with it.
I'm a big fan of the KISS principle.  dd the drive to the new one and 
resize the file systems, that's all you need to do.


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