[PLUG] Large data transfer

[Art Alexion <art.alexion@verizon.net>]

I want to transfer ~120 GB of data from a Linux computer to a new computer 
with preloaded windows.  I don't want to remove windows, but installing Linux 
on another partition is a possibility.  Knoppix is another.  Preferably, 
though, I prefer not to mess with the existing software/OS as the owner is 
not familiar with anything else.

The simplest way, I suppose is to connect it, as is, via the existing samba 
network.

Alternatively, I could boot Knoppix and connect via NFS.

Which is more efficient?

Once connected, should I use simply 'cp' or 'rsync'?  I have never used rsync, 
but I understand it is designed for these types of situations.


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