[ale] upgrade RH7.2 to RH7.3

[tfreeman at intel.digichem.net]

On Tue, 20 Aug 2002, Geoffrey wrote:

> miguel wrote:
> > Hello alers
> > 
> > I am planning to upgrade my gateway RH7.2(using ipchains) to RH7.3(will 
> > use iptables). This will be my first linux-type upgrade...so a I am 
> > looking for a few 'heads ups and/or tips...
> 
> I personally, never upgrade.  I backup user info and critical data info 
> (/etc,...) and do a complete new install.  A couple of reasons for this 
> approach.
> 
> 1. I've heard some real nightmares regarding upgrades.

Well, I cann't tell any nightmares, but upgrades don't seem to be as 
smooth as I would like either.

> 2. If you're doing something as substantial as an upgrade, you should be 
> backing your box up anyway.
> 3. It's great opportunity to clean out some clutter, and to insure 
> consistency in your install.

_Now_ you're talking. Everything I have, even if I _claim_ I'm going to 
not futz with, gets futzed with. Cruft and missteps everywhere. Doing the 
full install and getting rid of my learning droppings helps clean things 
up. I do leave the /home directory alone tho - and that is turning into an 
Agean Stables type headache.

> 
> > 
> > tia
> > -mig
> > 
> > 
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