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I am using LInux MINT 19.1
I want to migrate Plex to a new computer using the same Linux MINT.
I was able to find the PLEX files under /var/lib/ etc…
I tried to zip and tar.gr, and I tried copying the files to an external HD. But, each time, I get the same permissions error.
As stated in the instructions page, the files are owned by plex:plex.
Thanks for any advice on how to accomplish this.
Joseph
have you tried copying w/ sudo?
I am using the GUI. I am still working on learning more CLI.
Is there a GUI way to use sudo?
Thanks
In short? no.
Linux is a command line based OS.
I think you’ll find my “Backup / restore” tip of use.
“Backup” from old.
"Restore on the new one.
It is effectively cloning.
It takes the UID/GID changes into consideration
So, there is no way to these copy files off that I can see what I open up a folder under Linux MINT on my linux desktop computer?
Linux might be a CLI system, but there seems to be a GUI that people use. A simple copy command should be executable form a GUI. Unfortunate that it is not.
You can either try with the gui, or do it right the first time. The choice is yours. I’ve been at this a long long time.
Since your question also involves putting your Plex metadata on an external HD,
you have the burden of additional steps; none of which can be done in a gui.
In this scenario,
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