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- Move all old complex backup scripts to old_scripts/
- Archive previous documentation versions
- Clean up temporary files and debian packages
- Update README to focus on new simple system
- Keep only the enhanced simple backup system in main directory

Main directory now contains only:
- simple_backup_gui.py (GUI interface)
- enhanced_simple_backup.sh (CLI interface)
- list_drives.sh (helper)
- simple_backup.sh (basic CLI)
- SIMPLE_BACKUP_README.md (detailed docs)
- README.md (project overview)
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USB LVM Migration Stick - Enhanced Drive Selection
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This USB stick contains:
✓ Debian Live System (XFCE) - bootable
✓ LVM Migration Tools - complete toolkit
✓ Enhanced drive selection - prevents wrong drive errors
✓ Package compatibility checking
✓ Documentation - step-by-step guides
NEW IN THIS VERSION:
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🔧 FIXED: Interactive drive selection with user confirmation
🔧 FIXED: Better auto-detection of internal/external drives
🔧 FIXED: Safety checks to prevent selecting wrong drives
🔧 ADDED: Package compatibility checker
🔧 ADDED: Emergency package installer for all distributions
QUICK START:
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1. Boot from this USB stick
2. Open terminal in live system
3. Run: cd /media/*/MIGRATION_TOOLS/
4. Run: sudo ./START_LVM_MIGRATION.sh
ENHANCED MIGRATION PROCESS:
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From the launcher menu:
0. Check packages - Verify package availability on this system
1. Emergency install - Install all required packages
2. Prepare live system - Final system preparation
3. Migrate to LVM - Interactive drive selection and migration
4. Validate migration - Comprehensive validation
The migration script now shows you:
- All available drives with sizes and models
- USB vs internal drive identification
- Suggested source/target configuration
- Multiple confirmation steps
- Final safety check before wiping target
DRIVE IDENTIFICATION HELP:
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Based on your system (from screenshots):
- /dev/nvme0n1 (476.9G TOSHIBA) = Internal drive (SOURCE)
- /dev/sda (476.9G JMicron Tech) = External M.2 SSD (TARGET)
- /dev/sdb (119.3G SanDisk) = This USB stick (tools)
The script will now clearly show these and ask for confirmation!
TROUBLESHOOTING:
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If you encounter errors:
1. Run package checker: ./check_packages.sh
2. Install packages: sudo ./emergency_install.sh
3. The migration script will guide you through drive selection
SAFETY FEATURES:
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✅ Excludes live USB from drive selection
✅ Shows drive sizes and models for identification
✅ Multiple confirmation prompts
✅ Type 'YES' confirmation before wiping target
✅ Original internal drive remains unchanged
WARNING: External M.2 will be completely erased!
Created: September 2025
Updated: Enhanced drive selection and safety checks