On 01/28/2014 08:21 PM, Israel wrote:
I like to test the installer for every new release, as (for me) I think that is what new users will use, and I like to make sure it will work as expected, and go smoothly.
Israel & all:
This is just how I do it. It works for me, but I don't claim it is best for anyone else.
When a new release comes out, I download the Live-CD (Live-DVD) ISO, and try running with it to make sure everything I need seems to work properly.
In some cases, I create a Live-USB from the ISO (with a persistence file, so changes I make (installed software) are saved on the bootable USB). On such a USB, I have been able to install my full suite of required software & applications.
When I am satisfied with the new system, I save things (like my FireFox bookmarks) in my migration folder. Then I back-up everything in my home-folder (used-id) to an external hard-drive in case the upgrade doesn't work.
I then apply the latest updates, after-which it offers the upgrade to the new level, which I select (assuming I have a few hours available to hang around for it to complete).
If the upgrade works, I am done. It has worked on every release since the 11.10 release.
If it doesn't work (it hasn't failed since 11.10), I install the system from the Live-CD (or Live USB), re-install the software and applications I use (a lot of work), then restore my home directory from the external hard-drive. In this case, I would import my FireFox bookmarks from my migration folder (where I exported it earlier).
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