John Cooper wrote: > On 03/05/10 19:39, Clive A Wills wrote: >> I'm running Ubuntu 9.10 and can now up-grade via Update Manager to 10.04 >> but need to confirm:- >> I have 3 separate partitions for Ubuntu, Linux swap and /Home. >> >> When upgrading the system am I correct that I can just upgrade Ubuntu >> system (sda3), then point to '/Home' (sda5) when requested ensuring that >> 'format' is not ticked, without destroying the original /home files? >> >> At the moment I don't have enough room to make a separate partition or >> separate external HD to backup the 'old' /Home to, as it's too big. >> >> Clive >> > The network upgrade via Update Manager will sort everything out and > stick with your existing partitions. This is the best way to upgrade. > However, using a CD to upgrade will require more information but it will > prompt you. > Thanks John, confirms Seans answer.
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