[CS-FSLUG] Upgrading Mandrake

[N. Thompson]

On November 22, 2004 05:33 pm, Bradly McConnell wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 17:14:58 -0600, N. Thompson <n.thomp at sasktel.net> wrote:
> > I'm asking since I'd rather find a shortcut around having to install
> > every new release from scratch, surely if Windows can do it properly then
> > most Linux distributions should also be able to.
>
> Not all that sucessful.  Even the official curriculum distributed by
> Microsoft recommends performing a full install over a upgrade.
>
> > I've been thinking about getting a copy of
> > the powerpack edition of Mandrake 10.1 or whichever version is current
> > when I finally get around to it, as many of you remember I was also on
> > the verge of getting Mandrake Linux when I first tried 9.1.
>
> Why pay all that money to "try" it out?  The download version should
> be available by now for the latest (haven't checked myself).  If you
> don't have the bandwidth, go with some of the cheaper CD distributors.
>  With the trial and error nature of your posts, I would recommend
> sticking with the freely available distros, or it will get costly.  I
> would recommend picking a distro and tailoring it to what you want.
> It may involve a bit of pain, but that's the beauty of open source -
> if you don't like it - you can change it.
>
> Brad

I've been using the free download versions (except 9.2) since I first got 
Mandrake 8.2, I've used several other distributions and considered buying a 
boxed set of Mandrake Linux a few times before, then changed my mind and 
didn't do so but Mandrake 9.1 was good as was 10.0 so I'm considering getting 
the 10.1 PowerPack edition once I have a chance to try out the latest from 
Mandrake without having to pay a heavy price. If there is one thing I'll do 
my best to avoid its paying for something I haven't first had the chance  to 
evaluate.

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