Re: dist-upgrade problem (was Re: /etc/modutils/0keep: line 9: keep: command not found)

[tom arnall <kloro2006@gmail.com>]

On Sunday 20 January 2008 14:32, Marty wrote:
> tom arnall wrote:
> > When installing a new system (etch), is there any trick I need to know
> > for getting my home directory right? I have the one from old system
> > backed up. When I go to restore it on the new system, I assume the
> > installer will have put some kind of home directory on the new system
> > under my username. I want to make sure that in the merged version of my
> > home directory I have everything I need from both the backup home
> > directory and the home directory created by the installer. For starters,
> > do I need to copy in the backup home directory right after I do the base
> > install, or after I have downloaded additional packages?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > tom arnall
>
> The simplest solution is to start with a new drive.  Unplug and remove your
> current drive if it contains anything valuable, put it in a safe place.  As
> the saying goes, when you're  stuck in the hole, stop digging.


don't have a new drive. what's the next option?

thanks,

tom arnall
arcata