How to save hardware-related config from an Ubuntu install
I have just taken delivery of a laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed (from Entroware). I would like to back up enough system settings information so that I could do a fresh install one day if I need to, for example if the disk fails, and have all the hardware Just Work.
I'm thinking things like the X config and any special kernel modules or config to drive the wifi, get hibernation working, etc. The things I might typically have to tinker with to get a new Linux install working on a laptop.
I've taken copies of the following - do I need anything else?
- Tarball of /etc
- Output of lsmod, lsusb, dmesg, uname -a, dpkg --get-selections
I'm not bothered about lists of software installed or user data; I'm comfortable with backing up what I need there.
drivers system-installation hibernate
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
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I have just taken delivery of a laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed (from Entroware). I would like to back up enough system settings information so that I could do a fresh install one day if I need to, for example if the disk fails, and have all the hardware Just Work.
I'm thinking things like the X config and any special kernel modules or config to drive the wifi, get hibernation working, etc. The things I might typically have to tinker with to get a new Linux install working on a laptop.
I've taken copies of the following - do I need anything else?
- Tarball of /etc
- Output of lsmod, lsusb, dmesg, uname -a, dpkg --get-selections
I'm not bothered about lists of software installed or user data; I'm comfortable with backing up what I need there.
drivers system-installation hibernate
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
I don't know Entroware but most vendors of pre-installed Ubuntu tend to choose hardware already supported with Nvidia graphics being the only exception. Drivers for Nvidia are easy to install though. System76 has a PPA providing drivers and tweaks for their models (also includes Nvidia drivers) so there's never the need to do what you want.
– GabrielaGarcia
Feb 8 at 14:34
I maintain a script of Installation and configuration routines. Upon reinstalling the OS, I pull out my handy-dandy script, and away I go.....
– Charles Green
Feb 10 at 0:01
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I have just taken delivery of a laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed (from Entroware). I would like to back up enough system settings information so that I could do a fresh install one day if I need to, for example if the disk fails, and have all the hardware Just Work.
I'm thinking things like the X config and any special kernel modules or config to drive the wifi, get hibernation working, etc. The things I might typically have to tinker with to get a new Linux install working on a laptop.
I've taken copies of the following - do I need anything else?
- Tarball of /etc
- Output of lsmod, lsusb, dmesg, uname -a, dpkg --get-selections
I'm not bothered about lists of software installed or user data; I'm comfortable with backing up what I need there.
drivers system-installation hibernate
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
I have just taken delivery of a laptop with Ubuntu pre-installed (from Entroware). I would like to back up enough system settings information so that I could do a fresh install one day if I need to, for example if the disk fails, and have all the hardware Just Work.
I'm thinking things like the X config and any special kernel modules or config to drive the wifi, get hibernation working, etc. The things I might typically have to tinker with to get a new Linux install working on a laptop.
I've taken copies of the following - do I need anything else?
- Tarball of /etc
- Output of lsmod, lsusb, dmesg, uname -a, dpkg --get-selections
I'm not bothered about lists of software installed or user data; I'm comfortable with backing up what I need there.
drivers system-installation hibernate
drivers system-installation hibernate
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
edited Feb 8 at 21:51
Sophie Gage
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
asked Feb 8 at 12:02
Sophie GageSophie Gage
1193
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I don't know Entroware but most vendors of pre-installed Ubuntu tend to choose hardware already supported with Nvidia graphics being the only exception. Drivers for Nvidia are easy to install though. System76 has a PPA providing drivers and tweaks for their models (also includes Nvidia drivers) so there's never the need to do what you want.
– GabrielaGarcia
Feb 8 at 14:34
I maintain a script of Installation and configuration routines. Upon reinstalling the OS, I pull out my handy-dandy script, and away I go.....
– Charles Green
Feb 10 at 0:01
add a comment |
I don't know Entroware but most vendors of pre-installed Ubuntu tend to choose hardware already supported with Nvidia graphics being the only exception. Drivers for Nvidia are easy to install though. System76 has a PPA providing drivers and tweaks for their models (also includes Nvidia drivers) so there's never the need to do what you want.
– GabrielaGarcia
Feb 8 at 14:34
I maintain a script of Installation and configuration routines. Upon reinstalling the OS, I pull out my handy-dandy script, and away I go.....
– Charles Green
Feb 10 at 0:01
I don't know Entroware but most vendors of pre-installed Ubuntu tend to choose hardware already supported with Nvidia graphics being the only exception. Drivers for Nvidia are easy to install though. System76 has a PPA providing drivers and tweaks for their models (also includes Nvidia drivers) so there's never the need to do what you want.
– GabrielaGarcia
Feb 8 at 14:34
I don't know Entroware but most vendors of pre-installed Ubuntu tend to choose hardware already supported with Nvidia graphics being the only exception. Drivers for Nvidia are easy to install though. System76 has a PPA providing drivers and tweaks for their models (also includes Nvidia drivers) so there's never the need to do what you want.
– GabrielaGarcia
Feb 8 at 14:34
I maintain a script of Installation and configuration routines. Upon reinstalling the OS, I pull out my handy-dandy script, and away I go.....
– Charles Green
Feb 10 at 0:01
I maintain a script of Installation and configuration routines. Upon reinstalling the OS, I pull out my handy-dandy script, and away I go.....
– Charles Green
Feb 10 at 0:01
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I don't know Entroware but most vendors of pre-installed Ubuntu tend to choose hardware already supported with Nvidia graphics being the only exception. Drivers for Nvidia are easy to install though. System76 has a PPA providing drivers and tweaks for their models (also includes Nvidia drivers) so there's never the need to do what you want.
– GabrielaGarcia
Feb 8 at 14:34
I maintain a script of Installation and configuration routines. Upon reinstalling the OS, I pull out my handy-dandy script, and away I go.....
– Charles Green
Feb 10 at 0:01