Upgrade Instructions for Ubuntu 9.10

[HotShotDJ]

Yup! I got the planet76 repository restored, reloaded software from that, re-installed the system76 driver, and I still have no hardware in my sound.

Unfortunately, I can't help much with that. The sound worked "out-of-the-box" with Karmic on my PanP5 -- actually, it was better than in Jaunty -- so I haven't fiddled with the sound stuff. I'm sure when Tom gets to work on Monday, he'll be able to better help you in you other thread. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful to you.

EDIT: Check out this thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1306773 You might find some help in there.

[mpwoodward]

Thanks all--worked like a champ. Just for future reference here's what I did:

1. Backed up all my files (duh, but thought I better list it as a step)
2. Installed Ubuntu 9.10 and formatted drive (hence step 1!)
3. Ran normal Ubuntu updates (which there were some) and rebooted
4. Installed proprietary Nvidia drivers (System -> Administration -> Hardware Drivers) and rebooted
5. Installed System76 drivers and rebooted
6. Ran System76 drivers, did system restore. Rebooted.

[HotShotDJ]

5. Installed System76 drivers and rebooted

I'm pretty sure that this particular reboot wasn't necessary, but it certainly didn't hurt anything. Congrats on a flawless reinstall!

[mpwoodward]

Sorry, that should have been "applied System76 system restore and rebooted," which it indicated I needed to do after it finished the restore (if I remember correctly). This solid state drive with ext4 is amazingly fast!

[mpwoodward]

Never mind--I see what you're saying now.

[HotShotDJ]

Never mind--I see what you're saying now.

Full Disclosure: I'm an "old school" Linux guy. When I first started using Linux in the late 90's, rebooting was considered a sign of weakness. Old habits are hard to break for me.

[riseringseeker]

If you use Evolution, make sure you create a backup file of your settings (in evolution, File -> Backup Settings) and copy the backup file to your external drive. You can then very easily restore Evolution after your clean install.

Good point! I did not do this and thought I had lost all my contact info! I had/have a complete rsync of the /home partition though, and was able to get it all back. I would recommend doing the back up as you say, but if someone forgets, or that backup gets hosed, here's what I had to do:

After installation, first shutdown evolution:

sudo evolution --force-shutdown

Then, remove a couple of directories in your user directory.

rm -R ~/.evolution

rm -R ~/.gconf/apps/evolution

Bring in the saved directories from your rsync'd backup.

rsync -avv <path to backupdisk>/home/<user>/.evolution/ /home/<user>/.evolution

rsync -avv <path to backupdisk>/home/<user>/.gconf/apps/evolution/ /home/<user>/.gconf/apps/evolution

After a reboot, evolution will be restored - and yes, you must reboot, or at least logout (though I did not try a logout) for evolution to "see" the new directories

This worked for me, YMMV though, I do not guarantee this will work for you!

[ewg]

Upgraded, not clean install, with no problems. I'm always confused by questions asking to replace or keep customized config files so I always keep them.

I waited 'till after the upgrade to add the new sys76 driver, but I suggest adding the driver first. After the upgrade the system said driver was not compatible. I added the driver from synaptic, with no trouble so it's just a minor issue.

Nice that the annoying beep at shutdown is gone.

[Random201801]

*bumps*

any news about the update?

i'm not patient , it's a horrible trait of mine.

[thomasaaron]

any news about the update?

update?