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Subject: Re: Migrate harddisk with FreeBSD into new machine
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From: "C.M. Burns" <montiburns@googlemail.com>
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[...]
>> the kernel?  I know modules for those are on the install CD (newer
>> cards will be managed by the ahc or ahd drivers).
>>
>>   

> I could switch to an LSI logic megaraid controller, but i have to
> check the version when i am back at work on monday. how can i load
> modules from floppy disk at loader prompt? 

I would rebuild the kernel on the old machine, incorporating the 
needed modules, then move the disk.


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