Re: [SLUG] Changing Distributions

From: Brian Coyle (brian@linuxwidows.com)
Date: Thu Jul 03 2003 - 13:05:18 EDT


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On Thursday 03 July 2003 10:36, Steven Buehler wrote:

> Most importantly, BACK UP YOUR HOME DIRECTORY before you try this.

Don't forget /etc (for passwd/group and config info- especially modules.conf
and lilo.conf [or grub if you prefer]) and /var (if you keep mail in
/var/spool/mail).

If you've created any custom print filters in /var/spool/lpd/$PRINTER_NAME
don't forget those either.

And then there's /usr/local and /opt (depending on your preferences)...

The list goes on and on... Just remember- the one piece of data you'll
need on the upgraded system, will be the one you didn't backup! :)

- --
"Open source software - with no walls and fences, who needs Windows and
Gates?"
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