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Dear Linux experts: I have two almost identical computers (except that one computer has larger hard disk than the other computer). One computer already has suse 10.1 OS installed + ...
  1. 03-08-2007 #1
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    Cool how to clone the entire hard disk?

    Dear Linux experts:

    I have two almost identical computers (except that one computer has larger hard disk than the other computer). One computer already has suse 10.1 OS installed + some other software. How can I clone the entire hard disk to the hard disk of the second computer? Thanks!

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    try partimage
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    try ACRONIS image maker
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    Cool partimage?

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply!

    I used partimage on Knoppix LiveCD before. But, this can only create partition images. After installing SuSE, it creates several partitions, such as root, boot, swap.., does it mean that I have create images of each partition? Do I need to create partition table too? How about grub?

    Can partimage create "one" image file of the whole hard disk?

    Thanks!

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    Use partition magic.

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    Cool partition magic?

    Hi, Tim,

    It seems to me, Partition Magic is more for partitions (re-size, create, merge). I do not see anything in cloning the whole hard disk.

    Norton Ghost may be closer. But, I am hoping to find a tool that runs on Linux first. On the other hand, Acronis seems like the exact tool to use, but, it runs on Windows, not Linux.

    Thanks!

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    Check out "Ghost for Linux". Some info here. I've not used it so I can't comment on how well it works but sounds like it's what you're looking for.
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    Have you checked here first?
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  8. 03-08-2007 #8
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    Wink Ghost 4 Linux

    Thanks a lot Rong!

    It looks like g4l is the right tool for me.

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