New instalation, old distribution, antique machine

[Verde Denim]

1. Backup the data you want to retain!
This could be a tarball, or some other utility. Can you back this up to
either a USB or another system (using FTP, SSH, or some other)?

2. External CD drive (Toshiba is recommended - I've had one since ubu 6
days that has never failed and always connected on startup). A replacement
drive is the alternative. An IDE drive will not cost more than $30 ($10 at
a computer show).

3. Disconnect the broke CD drive (it isn't working so it won't hurt)

4. Fresh install distro version of choice.

5. Restore data

While backing up, take configuration files as well. No reason to have to
re-invent the wheel here.

Does this found like a good plan?
On Jul 31, 2012 2:16 PM, "Dave Woyciesjes" <woyciesjes at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> On 07/31/2012 09:14 AM, Dave Burrows wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> We've tried everything we know to do to upgrade Ubuntu (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
>> - the Dapper Drake) on this HP Omnibook without success.
>>
>>
>> 1. Upgrade Tool - New distribution release '8.04.1 LTS is available.
>>
>
> [clipped]
>
>  Does anyone have any ideas for a next direction?
>>
>> Peace,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>
>         IIRC, jumping versions like that is doomed to fail. If you can get
> a replacement internal CD, that would be best. Or hopefully you can get an
> external to boot from.
>         Lastly, installing Windows, then using Wubi would be the last
> resort.
>
>
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