Re: Automating Upgrades (was Re: Sarge -> Etch: A Painful Upgrade)
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- Subject: Re: Automating Upgrades (was Re: Sarge -> Etch: A Painful Upgrade)
- From: Ralph Katz <ralph.katz@rcn.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:38:52 -0400
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On 04/13/2007 03:00 PM, Glen Pfeiffer wrote:
> On 04/13/2007 10:50 AM, Ralph Katz wrote:
>> See the bug (latest messages),
>> http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=418911 turns
>> out I missed one key step that has trapped others, too.
>
> Has it been considered that we could automate the recommended
> steps to upgrade? That would certainly help users avoid some of
> these gotcha's.
>
> How about a package just for the upgrade? I realize that maybe
> not all steps can be fully automated, but I think that can be
> handled gracefully.
>
> I am fairly new to Debian, but not averse to contributing. If
> this is something the team would like to have, I would consider
> doing it (with help).
>
Glen, absolutely! Go for it, you have my vote. Now that you mention
it, seems obvious this should be automated. Wish I had one!
Regards,
Ralph
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