[TriLUG] Upgrade Debian 7 to 8

[Ric Moore via TriLUG]

On 09/08/2016 03:49 PM, Grawburg via TriLUG wrote:
> I understand I can, with care, upgrade my Debian 7 to 8 (Jessie)
> without a totally new install. My question is simple: Am I asking for
> trouble doing it this way instead of doing a fresh install on a new
> HD?


There is a great likelihood that it will end in tears. There is the jump 
to systemd to consider. It blew up on me, but my installs don't stay 
"stock" for long! So, I'd have a freshly pressed install DVD  handy just 
in case. Then you can do as you darn well please. :) Ric


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