Re: [SLUG] Thinking ahead

From: Christopher Hotchkiss (christopher.hotchkiss@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Nov 05 2004 - 15:12:31 EST


On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 07:09:31 -0500, Mike Dittmeier <mike@bluecrabtech.com> wrote:
> I would definitely do a fresh install. Too many programs are compiled just
> for the 64 bit vs. 32 bit.
> You will probably have too many issues to deal with doing an upgrade.
> 1. Any .*rc files in your home directory will need to be verified after you
> restore home to make sure they point to the right path or executable name.

In addition, Mozilla Firefox, has had problems with carrying over its
settings to new versions. I have a tendancy to just blow away all the
hidden settings in the home dir, just to be on the safe side.

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