On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:25:57AM -0500, Gary Hartl wrote:

> > Hi all;
> > 
> > Ok I've got a system running 6.0-release, it is an internal server and has
> > nothing important on it.
> > 
> > I'm running into problems where a lot of the packages are old and out of
> > date, and everyday it seems I'm having to update 5-6 of em for something
> or
> > another.
> > 
> > I'm considering just wiping the system clean and starting from scratch to
> > say either 6.4-release or 7.0 release.
> > 
> > It is a sun netra x1 with a ultrasparc IIe 400mhz and 512mb ram.  The
> > machine is here at my location, so accessibility is no problem at all
> > 
> > I know it is primarily my choice but feedback on whether a total wipe and
> > reinstall with something a bit more current would be a better choice than
> > fixing what I have.
> 
> If you are in a position where a complete reinstall is possible/reasonable
> then I would do that.   Make good backups and check their readability
> before burning any bridges.
> 
> ////jerry
> 
> Any suggestions for 7.0 or 6.4?  

Go with 7.1

////jerry


> 
> Thanks 
> 
> Gary 
> 
> > 
> > All feedback welcome.
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > 
> > Gary 
> > 
> > 
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