upgrade or clean installation?

[Antony Gelberg]

Avraham Hanadari wrote:
> Dapper Drake will soon be making its appearance. I know there are ways
> to upgrade the OS, but I just installed the Kubuntu desk top on Ubuntu,
> and I think I prefer it. In addition to that, I've been doing a lot of
> learning and experimentation. I'm concerned about accumulated junk
> causing operational problems. 

You must be used to another OS.  :)

> In short, would it be better to make a
> clean installation when the time comes?

Doubt it.  Upgrades between releases should be pain-free by design.