Re: Upgrade from RH7.2 -> RH 7.3

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From: Ian Northeast
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 23:37

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al wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Is it possible for me to do an incremental upgrade from
> Redhat 7.2. to 7.3 without major difficulties eg. a format ?

In theory, yes, just boot the CD and select upgrade, but..

> I'm happy with Redhat 7.2.  I'm not sure what are the benefits
> of upgrading to the newer Redhat.

why do you want to? If what you have works and does what you want, why
take the risk, however small, of changing it? At least read the
documentation accomanying RH7.3 to see if it will give you any benefit
before starting. And naturally, ensure all valuable data are backed up
first.

Regards, Ian

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From: Ian Northeast <ian@house-from-hell.demon.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: Upgrade from RH7.2 -> RH 7.3
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