Ubuntu: Backup/Copy network settings in Ubuntu

ubuntu_logoI did a clean install of Ubuntu 11.04 and copied all the needed configs from my old 10.10 installation. But i could not find the needed folders for the network and wireless settings, so i searched for them and this is what i found.

To backup or copy the network settings under ubuntu, you need 2 parts of your old system:

1. The .gconf part
You need to copy the folder where the network settings are stored, this is here:

/home/YOUR_USERNAME/.gconf/system

You can copy the whole folder and move it to the new system.

2. The Keyring
If you search for keywords or passphrases, you will not find any in .gconf/system.
The password for WLAN access are stored inside your keyring, which is stored here:

/home/YOUR_USERNAME/.gnome2/keyrings

You need this folder, if the gconf settings need a passphrase from your keyring.

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