Re: convert RedHat to Debian
On Mon, Aug 25, 2003 at 01:34:57AM +0200, Roberto Sanchez wrote:
> --- Z F <mail4me9999@yahoo.com> escribi?:
> > Hello everybody,
> >
> > I have a RedHat box and I would like to convert it to Debian. Is it
> > possible to do it without reformatting the hard drive? If yes, how.
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> I am in the process of converting two servers and 10 workstations from RH to
> Debian. The hard part is the servers. I imagine that since you do not want
> format the drive you have some data you would like to preserve. I'm not sure
> that there is an easy way to do this. You may want to try installing
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It could be quite easy to save data if this is the case, AND the drive is
partitioned out well for /home or /local. I'd think such a partition could
be mounted directly during the install. I expect /local would be the best
choice...
Kenward
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