Linux boot to transfer XP

[steve33]

SCENARIO
Want to migrate entire drive (XP-programs-data) from my old dying computer (Pent4) to another old (Pent4 still working) whose hard drive is completely wiped clean.

PROBLEM
With target drive wiped clean I have nothing to grab copied files.

QUESTION
Can I boot Linux from CD on target and then use Linux to copy the hard drive of my existing computer?
Will any conflict arise between Linux and XP in this process?

[OErjan]

if the hardware is identical you could use knoppix and DD without too much touble, if you change ANY hardware you have a crashed XP install.
everything will be there but Xp wont boot as there is a hardware issue.