On Tue, 3 Dec 2002, Ian Perry wrote:
Hi *,
How do I upgrade from 7.3 to 8.1 by using ftp (or YAST or YOU)??? I don't have a clue which one to use - and how and what updates the Base system and what kde???.
Generally: Would you recommend an new installation via ftp (how long would this take using TDSL?) or an update of the existing system?
I would definately recommend a clean install - not an upgrade. When I made an ftp install of 8.0 on my 256Kbit ADSL, I started it before I went to bed, and it had finished downloading when I got up 6 hours later. My package selection is a bit larger than the default. The installer had made a guesstimate of 50+ hours, so I didn't wait up for it. How long it will take for you will depend on the speed of your line, the speed of the ftp-mirror (don't use SuSE's own site), your package selection, and possibly the speed of your computer. Regards Ole