oh yes! you can either [from the GUI] choose go > system management > update wizard, or [from the CD] choose "Update" when asked to select target.
the gui method is probably easier. joe Lee Chapelle wrote: >This is probably a dumb question, is there any way to do an upgrade? It'd save >me some configuring.. > >Lee > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Joseph Cheek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 10:35 AM >Subject: [rl-announce] Build 41, RC2 is available > > >>hi all, >> >>build 41, RC2, is available on ftp.redmondlinux.org, and soon on mirror >>sites. this version upgrades the kernel to 2.4.12-ac3 and should fix the >>partitioning issue many of you have noticed. beyond that it has some new >>backgrounds, better multimedia support, and of course more bug fixes. >> >>unless serious problems are found with this build, i expect the next one >>[build 42], RC3, to be declared final. please test and let me know! >>especially the partitioning during install. >> >>thanks! >> >>joe >> >>PS: new screenshots will be coming soon. >> >>abbreviated changelogs: >> >>* updated rlcreatehwfiles to create /dev/dvd, /mnt/cdrom, and /dev/cdrom >>on demand >>* cosmetic changes to boot sequence >>* fixed swapoff: invalid argument bug >>* added ispell >>* kernel modules -> device drivers >>* mahjongg -> taipei >>* kreversi, ksokoban -> gamepak >>* noatun -> xmms >>* squelched KAccel, KLibLoader debug output >>* updated kernel to 2.4.10-ac12 >>* updated xine to 0.9.2 >>* upgraded ppp to 2.4.1 >>* upgraded xawtv to 3.64, added motv icon >>* made kedit default sig editor for kmail >>* added kiconedit to devel rpms >>* upgraded kernel to 2.4.12-ac3 >> >>TO DO RC2: >>- autorun.sh on cd >>- mozilla .png -> .xpm >>- fix ospm_system >>- fix sane >>- update windows installer >>- inline help >>- global help >>- freeze menus >>[low] >>- fix ppp >>- add netgear fa312/311 support? >>- add netgear fa410 support? >>- kautorun mixed mode doesn't work? >> >>FIXED BUT NOT VERIFIED: >>- aic7xxx probing works! >>- partitioning has problems >>- boot partition not marked active if RL boot loader not requested >>- isapnp probing fails [due to missing /proc/bus/isapnp/devices file?] >>- isapnp nics aren't detected ['NDC0201:NDC Plug & Play Ethernet Card'] >>- stuff Directory for kslideshow.kssrc >>- tuxracer doesn't install >>- tuxtype doesn't run >>- kmail edit signature doesn't work >> >>FIXED AND VERIFIED: >>- loading default modules -> loading drivers >>- entering run-level 5 -> starting services [runlevel 5] >>- swapoff: invalid argument >>- chicago /dev/cdrom not created correctly >>- /dev/cdrom not created on HD install >>- update install guide text >>- add install guide partner logos >>- update install guide pictures >>- fix kmix start on desktop, not system tray >>- add xmms >>- mahjongg -> taipei >>- new background image >>- fix koffice filters >>- add ispell >>- rc2 home page >>- align trash >>- desktop text background colors >>- upgrade to stable 2.4.12 kernel >>- update xine -> -s DVD in kautorunrc template >>- rlnethood additional search for master browser >>- gnupg upgrade to 1.06 >>- fix kscd/audiocd autorun - only partially fixed >> >>SHOWSTOPPER BUGS: >>- pcmcia floppy doesn't load drivers at install >> >>CRITICAL BUGS: >>- lizard crashes if serial mouse selected on system with no serial mouse >>- smb copies always request to overwrite >> >>BUGS: >>[lizard/installer] >>- lizard locks up if test video screen clicked multiple times >>- modem device box shows /dev/ttyS0 even if it isn't in the dropdown list >>- NVidia TNT original installs XFree86 3.3.6, doesn't work >>- sanfrancisco installs XFree86 3.3.6 in safe install mode >>[kernel] >>- ms nat pro usb kb hangs entire system if caps lock pressed twice >>- compaq internet usb kb hangs entire system if nums lock pressed twice >> [only on certain hw combinations] >>- ZIP drives won't mount [hardware?] >>- "Device not ready. Make sure there is a disc in the drive." in >> syslog. >>[core utilities] >>- insmod/modprobe messages appear over boot screen >>- usb hotplug drivers aren't loaded at boot, only at insert/remove >> [mod_quickcam] >>[gui] >>- error when going "up" from smb:/server resource [to smb:/] >>- konq doesn't do ssl [https://] >>- konq doesn't do java >>[apps] >>- backspace in vi should be ^? [^H is needed to backspace] >> >>TO DO RC3: >>- mozilla slightly wider [680px?] >>- softer entry/exit sounds >>- remove nfs automounter >>- add my linux system support for zip disks >>- install software wizard >>- add hardware wizard >>- mozilla "no app specified" -> kfmclient exec [noApplicationSpecified] >>- mozilla default save dir -> personal files [browser.download.dir ?] >>- mozilla no sidebar by default >>- mozilla bookmarks >>- shutdown from logout() >>- reboot from logout() >>- rlupdate -> 1.0.10 >>- add trash can icons >>- add konq spinning icons >>- add rlcontrol >>- limit exec: protocol to local file viewing >>- request support assistance/support incident wizard >>- kdesud keep passwords >>[low] >>- center ktip tips >>- gphoto use other ports than ttyS0 >>- update wizard icon >>- fix grub geometry errors on SF after clean hdb2 install >>- mesa-devel, XFree86-devel conflicts >>- ext2fs-devel script failed >>- glibc-devel script failed >>- build xchat -> extras >>- koncd -> gcombust? >>- symlink libdb.so.3 to libdb.so for Yahoo IM >> >>POSTPONED TO SP1: >>- XFree86 4.2.0 >>- gatos ATI tv tuner support >>- add dvd.sf.net dvdnav plugin >>- disable ide cdrom DMA support - check /proc/ide/hdX/media for "cdrom" >>- my documents text >> >>POSTPONED TO BERYL: >>- wine My Documents -> Desktop/Personal Files >>- kghostscript reads PDF's poorly, doesn't print >>- auto login if only one user account created [kdm/X timing error?] >>- kxconfig if video doesn't come up >>- remove konsole from menu bar >>- openssl default certificate -> RL >>- suspend from logout() >>- ktip trash -> recycle bin >>- remove Reiserfs format option in fdisk screen >>- desktop align recycle bin >>- add cdparanoia headers >>- add lame >>- add audiocd:// io slave? >>- add win2k theme >>- add MPEG videos? >> >>UNVERIFIED BUGS: >>[lizard/installer] >>- lizard crashes when trying to configure network card in safe mode >> install >>- safe mode install takes two minutes after selection to switch to IMPS/2 >> mouse >>- when no period in domain name [ie, FQDN of seattle.test], samba >> workgroup isn't set up properly >>- lisa install [er=text] doesn't come up >>[kernel] >>- creative sound blaster 128 has cpu overload >>[gui] >>- kdm clicks appear in the wrong spot with 640x480 and 800x600 virtual >> in XFree86 3.3.6 >> >>TO DOCUMENT: >>- kcmshell grub doesn't modify lilo.conf when writing new configs >>- kxconfig shows video card as "2 the Max MAX Color S3 Trio64V+" if >> XFree86 3.3.6 set up >>- kfloppy shows "/dev/fd0H1440: no such device or address" if no floppy in >> drive >>- compaq 7800 laptop freezes after picking either install method >>- ess1879 on nec 6060 laptop not recognized >>- ati all in wonder rage 128 pro doesn't install [1002:4742] >>- S3 Incorporated. ViRGE /DX doesn't install [5333:8a01] >>- SiS540 onboard video doesn't install >>- how to use kxconfig to create a new X config [after install incorrectly >> sets up X] >>- make sure CD boot is turned on when installing RL >>- stop then start CD Player to get control over access >>- ppp won't work if there is already a default connection to the Internet >> [ie, via a LAN] >> >>NO REPRO BUGS: >>[lizard/installer] >>- after lizard finished, booter -server fails to start with wrong display >> type error >>[gui] >>none >>[core utilities] >>- system halts if initdefault is set to runlevel 3 >> >>- >>-- >>rl-announce list. To leave, send "unsubscribe" without quotes in body of >>message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >- >-- >rl-users list. To leave, send "unsubscribe" without quotes in body of >message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/rl-users@chicago.redmondlinux.org/ > - -- rl-users list. 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