Bob Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>I have been installing milestones since about 0.9.1.
>They have worked well.
>1. uninstall mozilla
>2. copy plugins to temp dir
>3. remove directory just in case \program files\mozilla.org
>4. install milestone
>5. copy plugins back
>I have read that some people recommend removing the profile info also.
>What are the advantages? Disadvantages?
>If I do it how do I save my mail history?
>1. copy "Mail" and "ImapMail" dirs to temp
>2. Setup new profile
>3. copy back mail dirs.
>Would this work? Is there a better way?
I've been taking a simpler approach. When I see a new release is available
(only been doing this with milestones) I rename the old Mozilla directory to
Mozilla.97 (or whatever's appropriate), install the new release to Mozilla
(which means it is creating a new directory), and then delete the second
previous version (Mozilla.96). This means that I've still got the old version
to fall back on if necessary, and I can easily copy plugins from the previous
version to the current version. I haven't seen any problems with profile
information, although you could certainly take the advice of the previous
poster and delete all profile information other than bookmarks, news, mail,
and prefs.
Bill
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