Installing Kubuntu after failed upgrade

[Nils Kassube]

Igor Mironchik wrote:
> Is it possible that upgrade to the newest release can fail? I think
> so.

Sure it is possible.

> But the main question is: is it possible to install Kubuntu after
> failed upgrade so that my HOME directory keep untouched when all
> other stuff would be fully replaced by fresh installation?

You should first make a backup (including "/etc"). Then during the 
installation you should select manual partitioning. For "/" select the 
partition you are using now and select the current file system. 
Furthermore make sure that the partition is NOT set to be formatted. 
This will preserve "/home" and I think also "/usr/local".


Nils