[ubuntu-uk] Upgrading to Hardy- Trying to make it easy!

[Javad Ayaz]

backup is fine...but i really dont want to install the same programs again
this way...im sure i may have accumulated rubbish this way... :)

but i will try this method nonetheless


On 02/05/2008, Rob Beard <rob at esdelle.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Javad Ayaz wrote:
> > Ok im considering a fresh install of Hardy (note not a upgrade).
> >
> > I want to have all the apps that i have installed now..including firefox
> > addons and bookmarks....
> >
> > Short of taking screendumps of everything...is there another way?
> >
> > Hope this makes sense
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Javad
> >
>
> For starters, backup your home directory (this is where a separate
> partition for /home comes in really really handy).
>
> This may help you with what packages you currently have installed:
>
> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-get-list-installed-software-reinstallation-restore.html
>
> IIRC you might be worth doing a backup of /etc too just in case you need
> it.
>
> You should be able to burn everything on to a CD (or DVD) through the
> CD/DVD creator by dragging everything over (copy it, not move!).
>
> Rob
>
>
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