Update to 10.1 through urpmi ?

Sebsebseb · 01-29-2005, 07:11 AM

Hi all

I'm running 10.0 and I'm thinking on upgrading it to 10.1 official, through urpmi. Can this be done ? what precautions should be taken ? thanks for your tips

Seb

caladbolg · 01-29-2005, 08:43 AM

No it cannot. Install from the 10.1 disks or FTP.

Sebsebseb · 01-31-2005, 07:39 AM

Thanks for your answer, I just wanted to upgrade without breaking/reinstalling all the stuff I have now. Well, I guess I'll wait for 10.2, or try another distro, given that it's probably going to be as painful upgrading or changing.

sgrayban · 01-31-2005, 09:47 AM

yes you can

read http://urpmi.borgnet.us and follow all directions

when you remove all the entries using urpmi.removemedia -a that removes all 10.0 entries then addd the 10.1 enteries and type urpmi --auto-select and this will start the upgrading.

it will be along while to update and do this in console without the guui running.

after its done type urpmi --updates --auto-select to get any updates

you will also have to manually install the newer kernel and source
urpmi -y kernel

then select the right kernel

reddazz · 01-31-2005, 10:00 AM

I have upgraded, using urpmi, but there is always a risk of potential problems and stuff breaking, so most people don't recommend upgrading this way.

sgrayban · 01-31-2005, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by reddazz
I have upgraded, using urpmi, but there is always a risk of potential problems and stuff breaking, so most people don't recommend upgrading this way.

Never has stuffed my box up.

Padma · 01-31-2005, 10:40 AM

My box has always made it through the upgrade process via urpmi, but I have heard other people tell of "horror stories" when they try it. So I always recommend having a complete backup, just in case.

(I know of one user who has upgraded over the years from Mdk 9.1 to 10.2(beta), step-by-step, without ever a problem.

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reddazz · 01-31-2005, 10:48 AM

Yep, thats why I always make it clear that something that works flawlessly for someone may cause hell for somebody else.

Sebsebseb · 01-31-2005, 11:01 AM

Ok thanks for the tips. Cross your fingers !

caladbolg · 01-31-2005, 03:21 PM

Yeah, when I meant you cannot, I really meant it wasn't recommended. I havent heard many success stories about this kind of upgrade.