void-linux / void-linux/void-mklive

Migrating void to new laptop

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Description

Please consider a way to migrate void installation to new laptop, including luks btrfs system.

Or .. a way to create custom install iso based on current system

I keep getting uuid errors when simply copying over

Thanks

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the migration request and the custom install ISO alternative described in the issue, including the reported UUID errors when copying a LUKS/btrfs system. Done would require a defined and implemented way to migrate the installation or create a usable custom ISO.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, shell
Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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