Re: [LUG] Upgrades

[Neil Stone <Neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil Winchurst wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have used Linux for some two years now. One of the things that annoys
> me is that sometimes I am forced to upgrade my version (Mandrake)
> because new (and improved??) versions of some of the programs that I use
> are available for the latest version of Mandrake only.
>
> I am in that situation now. I use Mandrake 9.0, and I would like to
> upgrade my copy of Rekall database. There is a new, and apparently much
> better version now out but only for Mandrake 9.1.
>
> Up to now I have always done a complete new installation of the new
> Mandrake version every time. (Obviously I have copied certain files
> across via my zip drive.)
>
> I have never tried to simply upgrade to the new version as I have always
> been to worried that I might finish up with a completely messed up hard
> drive. (I see that version 9.2 is just out now).
>
> Have any lug members any experience of upgrading to a new version with
> Mandrake? And would the jump from 9.0 to 9.2 be dangerous? Any advice
> gladly received.
>
> TIA
>
> Neil

These are the reasons I went to debian.....

Upgrade from 9.0 to 9.2 should go without any problems, and if the 
installer has been properly tested it should warn you prior to doing 
anything that might have a major impact...

I have used RedHat for many years, and simply used to upgrade the 
installation each time when the Install CD found a prior installation...

I would be VERY surprised if you ran in to any issues.. but as usual, 
take a backup 1st eh ;-)


HTH

Neil


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