Can you move hardrives with Linux OS into new computer?
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 at
02:02
Hey, is it possible to move a hardrive that has a Linux OS (operating system) into a new computer with different mother board, BIAS settings, etc, and still have it work fine?
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Yes, it is possible. However, there are potential pitfalls. If your Linux kernel doesn’t have support for one of your vital system components in the new system, it’s possible you will get a kernel panic and/or be unable to boot the system. However, even then you could boot with a kernel from a bootable Linux CD, for example, and then add whatever support your kernel needs to boot on its own.
yeah, Linux is good with that, as it has drivers that were installed with the OS that support most everything.
Yes but you’ll need to reconfigure every device that is different from the old system. Otherwise it may take too long on bootups.
For instance, if you were using a 10/100 ethernet card before and the new system has an integrated gigabit ethernet, you might need to reconfigure the network settings. Same goes graphics card and sound card.
Yes. Linux is far more compliant with major Hardware changes than proprietary platforms however I do suggest you disable any Graphics drivers you may have installed prior to doing the swap as it can save a considerable amount of hassle with not having to reconfigure xserver-xorg. Other than that it should be fine unless the Hardware changes are really drastic.
LUg.