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Old 09-29-2011, 08:52 AM   #1
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Reformat for new Debian install


I have a computer that has Debian 4 on it. Has a lot of junk on it. Is there an easy way to format and Install Debian 6.0
 
Old 09-29-2011, 08:55 AM   #2
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If you wish to totally wipe the hard drive, just put the Deb 6.0 disc in and tell it to format and repartition your hard drive. If you need to keep, say, your home partition then tell it to leave it alone. Just follow the prompts during the install.

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Old 09-29-2011, 11:12 AM   #3
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I had an adress collision at first, seems to be going well now. Thanks!!
 
  


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