Install over the the previous version. I've performed this exact upgrade on a dual-boot system and didn't have any problems. You will be prompted to convert the ext2 filesystems to ext3. But, as always, backup your entire system before doing an upgrade to be safe.
John Hebert > -----Original Message----- > From: Chopin Cusachs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 6:56 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [brluglist] Upgrade > > > > Project after next is to upgrade dual boot box Linux from > Red Hat 7.1 to 7.2. The partitions are fine as they are; > plan to use USB, etc. Are there any gotchas in the > upgrade? Should I reformat the Linux partitions or just > install over previous version? Am using Lilo to dual boot, > so assume other OS will not be affected. > > Choppy > > > ================================================ > BRLUG - The Baton Rouge Linux User Group > Visit http://www.brlug.net for more information. > Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to change > your subscription information. > ================================================ > ================================================ BRLUG - The Baton Rouge Linux User Group Visit http://www.brlug.net for more information. Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to change your subscription information. ================================================
