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Re: Ready to take the plunge...



On Tue, 2002-11-19 at 19:13, Vineet Kumar wrote:
> * ZephyrQ (ZephyrQ@att.net) [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:debian-user@lists.debian.org =)

	Thank you.  CDs ordered.  Plan to use upcoming holiday weekend for
'changing of the guard', so to speak...





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