TeTex to TeXLive

[Amy Templeton <amy.g.templeton@gmail.com>]

Hey all,

So recently, occasionally when upgrading (I use Lenny) I've
had to remove some TeX component or other because it now
won't depend on TeTeX. So I suppose that that means it's
time to get with the program and upgrade to TeXLive, since
it actually updates, but I've also heard tell that people
experience big problems when moving over from TeTeX instead
of just installing TeXLive onto a system without any former
TeX installation. Is there some safe way of moving over?
Also, (very importantly) does AUCTeX work with TeXLive?

Thanks,
Amy