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  1. 16th August 2007, 10:56 AM #1
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    Ubuntu Linux - upgrading systems...?

    I know how to upgrade a hard drive on a system, but how about upgrading the system around a hard drive....?

    I'm running the most recent release of Ubuntu, headless, and using it as a torrentbox and network drive (LAMP server).

    The current PC (Compaq, P3 1Ghz) is in a big case, that I want to down-size into a smaller case, to take up less room, make less noise etc... The smaller case one I have currently contains a Abit, P4 1.6Ghz.

    Is it a relatively "simple" matter of swapping the HDD or is there more to it? or do I need to rebuild it?
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  2. 16th August 2007, 12:48 PM #2
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    Your current hhd wont have the drivers on it to recognise the new mb, usually have to re install the os after the upgrade. There may be a way to update the mbr (master boot record or whatever Ubuntu calls it) , i know it can be done on a win pc but not sure about linux.
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  3. 16th August 2007, 02:27 PM #3
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    I think ubuntu may work, if i am right you are taking your ubuntu equiped HDD and putting it in a different machine.

    I used ubuntu for abit but never really liked it (xp was and still is quicker for me) I'd say give it a go and use it as a learning curve
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  4. 16th August 2007, 02:30 PM #4
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    you try the automated update install that comes with your distribution

    or

    you may have to build a kernel that suits the hardware in your new machine to get it to boot.

    if they are both the same hard drive controllers you stand a good chance of having it easy....
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  5. 17th August 2007, 07:42 AM #5
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    maybe try asking on here

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