I've been hopping between Linux distributions and I'm currently using Manjaro. I'm thinking about switching to either Debian or Kubuntu, but honestly, I'm getting tired of setting everything up from scratch and downloading all the necessary software each time I install a new distro. Is there a way to transfer important details like applications or configuration settings between different Linux installations? Any tips would be appreciated!
3 Answers
Consider using containers with a tool like Distrobox to keep your work bundled. That way, you can easily move your container to your new distro. As for transferring installed apps, it’s tricky unless you're using containers or Flatpaks. Config files are much easier to handle, so you're in luck there!
Setting up a separate /home partition can be a game-changer! It allows you to keep your personal files and settings intact even when you reinstall or switch distros. Just make sure to back it up properly when you change systems.
You could use a cloud service to manually transfer your files. Alternatively, GitHub is another option for storing and sharing your configuration files or scripts.
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