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Re: Long neglected OS ... updating



On Thursday 03 December 2015 05:36:23 Harry Putnam wrote:
> Resurrecting a neglected OS, need a little coaching about the output
> of `aptitude full-upgrade'.

When updating an even slightly neglected OS, I _never_ go straight to 
full-upgrade.

# aptitude safe-upgrade

followed by

# aptitude full-upgrade

Of course, theer could still be problems that you have to fix as suggested.  
But try that first, and do it in at least two steps anyway.

Lisi


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