how do I uninstall Kubuntu and install something different?

[Donn]

> Adept manager signalled a problem now, when I tried to
> upgrade.
>
It sounds like you were trying to upgrade from Edgy --> Feisty.
If that is so, could you post the exact errors you are getting? That way we 
might be able to help you.

> let's go back to square one. 
> 
Good idea - please try to explain what it is that you want, why and include as 
many specifics as you can.

> could someone tell me 
> what the steps are to uninstall Kubuntu? 
>
Kubuntu is an Operating System, not a simple program that one can 'uninstall'. 
If you remove Kubuntu then your system will not boot. (I assume you don't 
have a second O/S on the drive).

If you want to remove Kubuntu then you must backup your private data (files, 
email things, etc) and then FORMAT (wipe) your hard drive and then start over 
again with some other O/S

> (I will use 
> some live cd distro after that, like Knoppix)
>
Use it for what? To boot and then install Knoppix? Always as a live CD? Where 
are you going with all this?

Hope that helps a little. Your post started confusing and hasn't recovered 
yet :D

/d