How to reset things to their default, post-installation state?

[Amedee Van Gasse (ub)]

On Mon, December 21, 2009 20:43, Daniel Convissor wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 10:04:35AM +0100, Amedee Van Gasse (ub) wrote:
>>
>> * delete all the "hidden" (name starting with a dot) files and
>> directories
>> in your /home/username. This resets all user settings.
>
> I wouldn't do that step.  Keeping your personal setting files is very
> handy.  Stuff in there isn't causing a system wide problem, which the
> original poster was seeking to remedy.  So why waste time resetting your
> preferences.

Because the OP wants to "reset" his system, and I don't want to give him a
half answer. I gave hime enough info about the how AND why so he can
decide for himself. He asked his question in such an intelligent way that
I am sure that he will appreciate my answer, even if he doesn't use it.