On 2022-02-14 19:58, Thomas Anderson wrote: > I am curious, what would happen if I threw a fully functionally, > > Linux installation (HDD) into an entirely different hardware configuration: > > Different Process AMD->Intel? > > Ram/mobo I assume doesn't matter? > > I half expect it to boot up, and be fully functional. > > But, I have not tested it. > > I am not mailing the list this question, as a theoretically. I would > actually > > like to upgrade my hardware, as the gains would be Ok (32GB Ram >16GB), > > but would not be drastic, so I wouldn't bother if I had to re-setup all the > > software again. >
If you have the required driver inside your kernel or in the initrd then you shouldn't have any problem. As a easy example, you boot using the install DVD/USB stick and a unique kernel is used for both AMD/Intel x64. You may need some configuration of network card and other things if their reference change. That's all... -- Polyna-Maude R.-Summerside -Be smart, Be wise, Support opensource development
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