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Upgrade walk-through for the Penguin Club:
How to Upgrade from Linux Mint 17.3 to Linux Mint 18
Posted from tecmint.com
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Posted >1 y ago
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1. Back up data
2. Download and test Mint 18
3. Wipe HDD/SSD and fresh install
http://www.tecmint.com/linux-mint-18-installation-guide/
1. Back up data
2. Download and test Mint 18
3. Wipe HDD/SSD and fresh install
http://www.tecmint.com/linux-mint-18-installation-guide/
Installation Guide of Linux Mint 18 Codename 'Sarah' with Screenshots
For Fresh Linux Mint 18 installation, go through the instructions to install the latest version of Linux Mint 18 Mate or Cinnamon editions on your machine.
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SSgt Mark Lines - I thought overwrite upgrades were historically unstable in Linux. Podnutz told me that. Anyway, I've considered it safe regardless of the OS.
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SGT (Join to see) I felt that what you suggested was the only surefire way to do a upgrade. Sorry if i was unclear.
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SSgt Mark Lines - No, you're spot-on. Just making the statement for future reference of anyone that comes across this thread and is unsure why you and I are against the OP article.
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Interesting article. Not the way I would do it though. I have found that there is too much instability after an in-place upgrade. I have gotten better results by doing a back-up, complete wipe, then a fresh install.
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