Moving Transmission to a new machine

grumblenz · 09-29-2010, 03:13 AM

Hi, I've just built a new machine and installed 10.04 Ubuntu on it (like the last one). As Transmission was in the middle of downloading when I changed machines I'd like to move the database/settings so I can carry on where I left off. (I have moved the drives to the new machine). Also want to move JDownloader likewise. Only had Linux for 2 months so please keep it simple!! thanks!!!

neonsignal · 09-29-2010, 03:28 AM

The transmission settings are stored in your home folder in .config/transmission - these can be bundled up into a file from a command shell using:

Code:

tar czf transmission.tar.gz .config/transmission

then copied over the home directory of the to the new machine and unbundled from a command shell using

Code:

tar xzf transmission.tar.gz

You will also need to copy over any partial downloads as well, keeping them in the same folders as they were in.

grumblenz · 09-29-2010, 05:12 AM

Thanks - Trying that now

grumblenz · 09-29-2010, 05:56 AM

Hmmm - Empty
Ah ha!! was using live cd and needed Root permissions
Found!!

MANY thanks!!