upgrading debian

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pears0 · #1 Post by **pears0** » 2005-04-03 13:51

I have just downloaded the stable release of debian woodie on DVD. But after reading up on debian I realised that I should have gotten the testing version. How can I upgrad my ISO image using Jigdo using windows if this is possible?

Thanx in advance.

Edit: I dont mind upgrading once I have installed debian if its easier/quicker

Guest · #2 Post by **Guest** » 2005-04-03 15:21

If it's already installed, it is easier to just edit /etc/apt/sources.list, change words 'stable' to 'testing' and then atp-get upfate && apt-get upgrade.

pears0 · #3 Post by **pears0** » 2005-04-03 21:27

I have yet to install it, but I might b able to get copies of the testing version off a mate yet, so I might not need to upgrade over the net. Will see how it goes, but more info in the mean time would b useful

joepotter · #4 Post by **joepotter** » 2005-04-03 23:23

pears0 wrote:I have yet to install it, but I might b able to get copies of the testing version off a mate yet, so I might not need to upgrade over the net. Will see how it goes, but more info in the mean time would b useful

You will be a much happier camper if you just toss what you have so far. Start over and download Sarge and the new installer. If not on broadband, then get it from one of those "100 Cd's for a buck" sites. (slight exaggeration there)

Sarge is modern and the new installer is dead easy. Play with Woody only if you enjoy pain or you are an expert.

masonm · #5 Post by **masonm** » 2005-04-09 22:06

Piece of cake since you haven't installed yet. Just download the Sarge netinstall image and away you go.