On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:57:51 +0000 Neill Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Brad Rogers wrote: > > On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:19:27 +0100 > > "M.Schild" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hello M.Schild, > > > > > >> Thanks. I shall try that on 2007 when i get it. Is there anything > >> > > > > You're welcome. > > > > > >> else to watch for? If I ask for clean install, will it respect /home > >> if it is on a separate partition without any problems? > >> > > > > The partitioning section of the installation lists all the partitions > > and asks if you want to format them. / and /usr are selected by default > > (for a fresh install they *must* be empty), and gives you the option to > > format any other partition you wish. Usually, the default offerings > > are sufficient. > I've had the default offerings incorrect on every occassion, so I make a > note of > /etc/fstab first to check what sizes and devices my partitions are on, > then match > these up during the install to make sure it matches the devices to > partitions > correctly before accidentally partitioning the wrong drive! > > HTH > > Neill I was going to suggest a df -h before the upgrade would have been nice. And always use 'expert' mode on formatting, just to keep an eye on the evil penguin. Lee ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
