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Old 07-22-2004, 07:57 PM   #1
Punisher2000
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Distro Upgrade


I'm somewhat new to using Linux, so be gentle with me...

I currently have RH 8.0 installed. I've been using it for quite a few months and have lots of email, etc. on it. I'm planning on trying SUSE 9.1 and wonder what is the best route?

1. Backup all the important files and do a full install of SUSE?
2. Install SUSE over existing RH8 installation?
3. Some other option I'm not aware of?

All help is greatly appreciated!
 
Old 07-22-2004, 08:58 PM   #2
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Well you can't install over RH8. . .

Burn a few CDs of personal data. . . (export your email, copy your docs, etc. . .)

Check that each CD burned without a problem. . .

Full install of SuSE. . .

Import email, copy over files.

Done.
 
Old 07-22-2004, 09:04 PM   #3
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Just as I suspected. The hard way. ;-)

No problem. I can do that. Thanks for the info, slack!
 
  


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