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Old 01-29-2005, 08:11 AM   #1
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Update to 10.1 through urpmi ?


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

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Old 01-29-2005, 09:43 AM   #2
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No it cannot. Install from the 10.1 disks or FTP.
 
Old 01-31-2005, 08:39 AM   #3
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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.
 
Old 01-31-2005, 10:47 AM   #4
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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

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Old 01-31-2005, 11:00 AM   #5
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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.
 
Old 01-31-2005, 11:02 AM   #6
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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.
 
Old 01-31-2005, 11:40 AM   #7
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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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Old 01-31-2005, 11:48 AM   #8
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Yep, thats why I always make it clear that something that works flawlessly for someone may cause hell for somebody else.
 
Old 01-31-2005, 12:01 PM   #9
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Ok thanks for the tips. Cross your fingers !
 
Old 01-31-2005, 04:21 PM   #10
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Yeah, when I meant you cannot, I really meant it wasn't recommended. I havent heard many success stories about this kind of upgrade.
 
  


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