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Old 04-20-2001, 01:10 AM   #1
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I just installed Linux Mandrake 7.1 and just downloaded 7.2. The day I finish Downloading it (I only have 56k, 650mb is a lot) I see that 8.0 is out. Anyway what I want to know is when I install 7.2 or 8.0 will it Upgrade version 7.1 and save my settings and folders or will it over write everything? I can't find anything on the Linux-Mandrake site, and I am sure some here must know. Thanks in advance.



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Old 04-20-2001, 07:47 PM   #2
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yea it will just click the upgrade option!
 
Old 04-24-2001, 01:41 PM   #3
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Yes, it will upgrade your version.

BUT, I must warn you. The upgrade option looks identical to a typical install. Be sure NOT to format your home partition, or you will lose everything you got!

There is one other thing.. 7.1 used the ext2 file system, while 7.2 had an option to use Reiser, and 8.0 makes it mandatory. I am not sure how that will react with your home partition.

BTW.. practice good computer usage. Always back up your data at least everytime you are ABOUT to do an install or upgrade. Dont risk your stuff.
 
Old 04-26-2001, 05:32 PM   #4
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nice point, i agree lol thats all i got to say for now...
 
Old 04-27-2001, 11:35 AM   #5
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Let us know how the upgrade goes. If you have been following the Mandrake 7.2 post in the Installation forum then you will have noticed that some people found that the upgrade took longer than a re-install. Much longer. So just report back what you find pls.

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