On Sunday 20 January 2008 14:32, Marty wrote: > tom arnall wrote: > > When installing a new system (etch), is there any trick I need to know > > for getting my home directory right? I have the one from old system > > backed up. When I go to restore it on the new system, I assume the > > installer will have put some kind of home directory on the new system > > under my username. I want to make sure that in the merged version of my > > home directory I have everything I need from both the backup home > > directory and the home directory created by the installer. For starters, > > do I need to copy in the backup home directory right after I do the base > > install, or after I have downloaded additional packages? > > > > Thanks, > > > > tom arnall > > The simplest solution is to start with a new drive. Unplug and remove your > current drive if it contains anything valuable, put it in a safe place. As > the saying goes, when you're stuck in the hole, stop digging.
don't have a new drive. what's the next option? thanks, tom arnall arcata -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
