On Tue, 2002-11-19 at 19:13, Vineet Kumar wrote:
> * ZephyrQ ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) [021118 19:48]:
> > I've pretty much decided to take the Debian plunge, but now I need some
> > direction.
>
> Congratulations! =)
Thanx.
>
> Yeah, I'd say wipe it. Back up anything valuable. It's good that you
> have a separate /home; you can use it straightaway during the
> installation. The only thing to watch out for are config files under
> your home directory that may be for incompatible versions of programs
> installed from woody (Debian stable). For example, if you have a
> .mozilla from a different version and it chokes -- just be aware that
> it's a potential source for "why does <foo> seg fault?" after
> installing.
Any suggestions which config files to wipe? You've already said
Mozilla--my kids have been using KDE3...is that not on woody? Is it
available?
> > I would also like a *little* dead-tree documentation to help
> > me through the install as I have heard it is a bear to accomplish.
>
> It's not quite as bad as its reputation. Most people think that because
> it's console-based instead of X11-based, that scores it twice as many
> difficulty points from the get-go. Especially if you've installed and
> run a GNU/Linux system before, it's manageable.
> > Finally, what problems should I expect and what is the best way to
> > correct (if possible)?
>
> The best way to prevent problems is to read the installation manual. Go
> ahead and print it out and keep it by your side; it won't hurt (except
> the trees).
>
> Then, if you have problems, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] =)
Thank you. CDs ordered. Plan to use upcoming holiday weekend for
'changing of the guard', so to speak...
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