Me thinks thou art preaching to the choir. I agree, if the only solution to get 8.1 running is an install, then the CD should check the value of /etc/mandrake-release and only permit an install for all non 8.1 systems.
Admin wrote: > then, WHY even offer a "upgrade" feature...if it causes problems...all > the time? > > I've noticed this with all versions...except 6.1. > > Phil wrote: > > > > On Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:29, chuck wrote: > > > I did the 'upgrade' from 8.0 to 8.1. Now, any RPM command causes a > > > segmentation fault, usually after it says 'D: getting list of mounted > > > filesystems'. Wine also used to work, but it also gives me the > > > segmentation fault error. > > > > > > > I have found that upgrading causes all sorts of problems. Try a fresh install. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > Phil > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > > -- > <******** http://www.myispnet.net ********> > Admin > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ICQ# 7110071 > MSN Messenger= [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com -- Albert E. Whale - http://www.abs-comptech.com/aewhale.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ABS Computer Technology, Inc. - ESM, Computer & Networking Specialists Sr. Network, OpenView and Systems Consultant
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