FC1 to FC2 HowTo?

Hans Müller ndof at gmx.li
Sat Sep 11 11:56:34 UTC 2004


Timothy Murphy schrieb:
> Richard E Miles wrote:
> 
> 
>>I would advise against an upgrade. The change from 2.4 kernels to 2.6
>>kernels and the overall update process is an iffy proposition. I know from
>>personal experiance I was unable to get sound card to work as a user after
>>an update. I would back up your current data and do a clean install.
> 
> 
> There is one very strong argument in favour of an upgrade,
> as opposed to a new installation.
> If you upgrade and the new kernel does not work -
> and there have been many postings from people
> who have found themselves in exactly this position -
> then you can use the kernel from the previous system,
> and perhaps compile a new kernel.
> 
> But if you make a new installation and the kernel that comes with it
> does not work you are "up the creek". 
> 
but this is not a real problem. You can boot a rescue cd form the old 
one and install the old kernel. and then have a second try.





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