Re: dist-upgrade problem (was Re: /etc/modutils/0keep: line 9: keep: command not found)
On Sunday 20 January 2008 15:36, Marty wrote:
> tom arnall wrote:
> > On Sunday 20 January 2008 14:32, Marty wrote:
> >> 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?
>
> That's a tough one. I can only tell you what I would do. It may not apply
> or be the best solution in your circumstances. You are still running and
> have internet access, so I would focus on saving your critical data and
> forget about the botched upgrade for the time being. Consider backup to
> USB key, DVD, whatever is available. Consider rsync for backup (man
> rsync), be be careful because it's very powerful and you could easily wipe
> out your data instead of saving it.
besides my home directory, what else should i think about backing up?
what would be the advantage of 'rsync'?
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