Hi Steven, - snip -
> Depends on your kernel, usually the kernel detects > new hardware on boot and re-configues as it boots, > however its quite possible that NICs wont work. > Otherwise unless modules have been stripped out it > should boot OK. Noted with thanks. > If it does not look for the point at which it locks, > transfer the drive back and use modconf to install > the module manually and try again. Sorry, I'm not quite clear on this point re "...use modconf to install the module...." Could you please provide more detail with example. Tks. I think I have no place to transfer the HD back. I must reinstall the old motherboard, RAM, CPU, etc. (I retain the box, graphic card, CDRom and CD writer) > If you know there > are some diffeences, use modconf to put the module > in place now before transferring the drive. How can I find it out in advance. Tks. > The > biggest risk is the disk module, but since it looks > like a workstation upgrade you should be fine. > > I have swapped hd's into new boxes a few times and > its worked each time without issue beyond installing > a new NIC module. Noted with thanks B.R. Stephen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]