On Sat, 2004-09-11 at 08:10, Timothy Murphy wrote: > Hans Müller wrote: > > >> But if you make a new installation and the kernel that comes with it > >> does not work you are "up the creek". > >> > > but this is not a real problem. You can boot a rescue cd form the old > > one and install the old kernel. and then have a second try. > > True. > But that is much more complicated, > and in any case is tantamount to upgrading, in my view. > > Surely it is far easier - particularly for a newbie - > to upgrade, and then if everything works and you want to do that, > make a fresh installation. > > Personally, if I install a new system > I want to see it working as soon as possible, > I don't really care how. > Once it is working I don't mind playing with it. > I'm pretty sure that is how most people feel. > I agree that I want to see it working soon. However, and I am sure many agree, I want it to work right. Doing an upgrade when there are known problems with using that path is tantamount to saying "I want problems". I usually watch the list to see how others have fared with the different methods, and then go with the path that is easiest and most certain of minimal problems. I tend to go with the path that has a historical record of easy and least problems. For the FC1 to FC2 upgrade that meant a clean install for me.
