Re: 9.3: Should I upgrade or install fresh ?

From: mjt (mjtobler_at_removethis_mail.ru)
Date: 05/18/05


Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 16:27:20 -0500


("jbbarnes" <jbb_arnes_@g_c_i.ne_t>) scribbled:

> I've got a couple of running 9.2 systems, but 9.3 adds some sorely needed
> features (like support for my wireless card.) How cleanly would 9.3 upgrade
> my system? A dozen years of upgrading Windows has taught me that
> reinstalling fresh is a much better route, but I'm wondering if the linux
> design is yields itself to cleaner upgrades, without leaving behind lots of
> unnecessary files and carrying over existing problems like Windows does.

... try the upgrade - if it works, fine. if not, you
get to do the install again :)

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