In all the years I've been using Linux, I only ever attempted an upgrade once, and it had problems. I always do clean installs. --- Donn wrote: > Not that this would have helped in your situation, > but I understand that > 2006 RC2 has a vastly improved upgrade process from > previous versions. In > the past, I have been so paranoid of their upgrade > process that (after the > first failed attempt) I never do an upgrade, instead > opting for a full > reinstall. This is fairly simple with Linux if your > organized (I have had to > force myself to be). > > Sorry about your lost files. > > On 9/17/05, Aron Smith wrote: > > > > On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:39:08 -0700 (PDT) > > Kenneth wrote: > > > > > > What was worse I lost about 20 Gb of mp3 s and > about 2000 photos :-( > > > > > > --- Aron Smith wrote: > > > > > > > I just upgraded my system to Mandriva LE 2006 > RC1 > > > > being cautious I first backed up my home > directory > > > > to a USB hard > > > > drive ..so far so good. > > > > then I did a full install so far so good.. > > > > then I realized that I reformatted the > external > > > > drive too > > > > Oops I forgot to unplug the external drive > > > > -- > Donn > "Sarcasm is the safe alternative to expressing > anger." > --Richard North Patterson > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - > PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail > settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss