When installing v.9.0 I considered sharing the existing /home directory, which I was told is possible. However, I then realised that I would be likely to cause version conflicts in the various dot file/directories unless I registered as a different user. Then I considered what I would have to do about the existing other users - problems.
The other users never log on directly, but need access from their windows machines over samba, partly for filesharing and partly for backup of their work. Possible solution - clean install with new /home, mount old home as /oldhome, copy their data only onto the new setup. a) Will I be able to mount the old home in this way, or will 9.0 insist that I already have a /home? They will not be on the same hdd, if that makes any difference (don't see why it would). b) Any other comments? Anything I need to think more about? Anne
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