Re: Was it an "upgrade" or "install (fresh)?

[Jefferson Smith]

My experience is that the more you have "changed" from the default install 
of previous version, the more problems you will have when you "upgrade".  I 
also had more trouble when I upgrade if I skip versions, i.e. 6.2 upgraded 
to 9 (does that even work?).  The problem is how hard it is for scripts to 
automatically import your old configuration to work on the newer version of 
the software.  Even more magic needed if the available features are so 
different, or the way they are saved.  Since "install" means delete 
everything old and start over, you get everything set up the way the 
distributor got it to work. The problem is, I spend much time getting things 
configured again the way I need them.
           --jeffs

Was it an "upgrade" or "install (fresh)?

I "upgraded," from RH8 to RH9 by selecting "upgrade" on the RH9 disc.
(as opposed to fresh "install"). After system lock-ups, not being able
to recover from 'screensaver mode', and other mayhem, decided on a fresh
"install."
Result: Red Hat utopia.

Of course, I might have misunderstand your use of the word 'upgrade.' -
but that isn't the point.
What has everyone else found; upgrade v. fresh install?

>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>Subject: Upgraded RH8.0 to RH9.0
>...
>"I just upgraded my IBM Laptop, ThinkPad T22, to RedHat 9.0 from RH8.0
and now the system is extremely unstable...(sic)"
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