Re: Installing Debian over another distribution

2005-10-25 Thread .
Jean-Jacques de Jong schrieb: I noticed that you can install Debian over another distribution when using existing partitions. Apparently the home directories are then moved into / while all other directories are erased. However, does the installer do this also with /usr/local? On the machine

Re: Installing Debian over another distribution

2005-10-25 Thread Jean-Jacques de Jong
GH wrote: Jean-Jacques de Jong schrieb: I noticed that you can install Debian over another distribution when using existing partitions. Apparently the home directories are then moved into / while all other directories are erased. However, does the installer do this also with

Re: Installing Debian over another distribution

2005-10-25 Thread .
Jean-Jacques de Jong schrieb: The home directories are not moved. Yes they are, I experienced it (at least with 32 bit Sarge). It happens when you choose to install over your old / partition without reformatting - the installer then lets you choose an option keeping the data. In

Installing Debian over another distribution

2005-10-24 Thread Jean-Jacques de Jong
I noticed that you can install Debian over another distribution when using existing partitions. Apparently the home directories are then moved into / while all other directories are erased. However, does the installer do this also with /usr/local? On the machine I tested, I had no data in