Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 23:38:59 +0100 From: Andrew Boothman <andrew@cream.org> To: mariusz p <mp@2n.pl> Cc: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: version change Message-ID: <3749D503.A668D09@cream.org> References: <01dc01bea625$8b0f7780$0c01a8c0@2n.pl>
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mariusz p wrote: > can some one tell me how without lost users data upgreate 2.2.6 system to > 3.something ? [This might appear to be a 'questions' question. But i believe that the person needs some general guidance before he gets stuck and goes to 'questions'] Basically, it's not a terribly simple operation. And my advice would be not to bother unless you need to. If you decide that you want to, you have 2.5 options : 1) Download the binaries of the new version from ftp.something.freebsd.org, most easily accomplished by booting of the new Release's boot diskette and choosing 'upgrade' 1.5) Basically the same a 1, but buy the CD-ROM set first. This is probably the best option if you live somewhere like Britain and are forced to pay by the minute for your internet access (See http://telecom.eu.org) 2) Update you system's source code to the new Release's code, and do a 'make world'. This is DEFIANTLY NOT recommended for someone new to the OS. The first two options are MUCH easier. See the Handbook for more info on this option. -- Andrew Boothman <andrew@cream.org> http://sour.cream.org/ To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-newbies" in the body of the message
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