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NotJustANewbie
09-26-2005, 07:04 AM
Hello.

I am running Debian stable and I would like to know if its possible to upgrade to unstable "sid" by just using apt-get update and apt-get update (after making the repository lists to unstable)

I know I have to log out of my windows manager (KDE) first, if that is going to be updated too.
I worried about errors or something not working like X11-common crashing etc and not being able to access a GUI mode after updgrading to unstable.
Anyone else gone through this same experience?

Thanks is advance, I'm planning on updating today btw...
ph34r
09-26-2005, 09:39 AM
Yup. Just edit your /etc/apt/sources.list - replace stable with either testing or unstable - and then run apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade
NotJustANewbie
09-26-2005, 01:20 PM
Did as you said...
KDE doesnt work, Gnome does however...
But there are many errors!
I might have to install Sid form a net-install disc which I think is the best idea..
I know now that you should fix something if it already works!
Ill go with the net install of sid though...

Thanks anyway, NJAN

EDIT: Anyone know where I can find an unstable debian installer???
dkeav
09-26-2005, 01:37 PM
install the base only of sarge, then jump branches up to sid, THEN install your packages, much much much less will break
NotJustANewbie
09-27-2005, 05:11 PM
Thanks... but thanks, I've decided to stick with the "stable" release.
When a new Debian stable comes out, will KDE be updated with no errors, or will there be errors like when I tryed to go to sid?

Thanks In Advance
dkeav
09-27-2005, 07:14 PM
heh we cant possibly know that, the unstable branch is in constant motion, what happens to your packages when you update at time A may be fixed by the time you update at time B, thats just how it goes to run more bleeding edge software
NotJustANewbie
09-29-2005, 01:55 PM
Cool thanks. :rolleyes:
teeitup
09-29-2005, 11:22 PM
Read chapters 2 and 5 of this document.
It explains the recommended methods of upgrading from one branch to another.

Great stuff in this document.

Single best Debian document ever (http://qref.sourceforge.net/Debian/reference/reference.en.html)

Good Luck,