Moving a HD

[Gerald Combs]

As long as you are using the generic kernel (e.g. you haven't gone all
1337 and compiled a stripped down, customized kernel) it should boot in
the new computer OK.  The only caveat I can think of is that if the
Ethernet, sound card and other hardware differs in the new machine, you
may need to update the device names in /etc/rc.conf.

On Mon, 29 Jul 2002, Adam Davis wrote:

> I know, I know... Linux list.  I'll ask anyway =)
> 
> Has anyone had any experience with taking a HD with FreeBSD on it and
> placing it into a different computer?  Thoughts on how well it'll be able
> to pick up on the different hardware and adjust?
> 
> I don't have a whole lot on the HD right now... Think I'd be better off
> just wiping it and starting with a fresh install on the new hardware?
> 
> Suggestions, references, whatever are welcome.  Thanks in advance.  Have a
> great Monday (heh).
> 
> ~Adam Davis
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