On 26/07/07 17:57 +0800, Feizhou wrote: >>If I choose this path, can it be automatically done using yum with local >>repository? what about existing data/settings/custom apps/etc? anyone has >>real experiences on upgrading OS? > >You really want apt and deb based distros like ubuntu if you want to go >this route. Are you saying that upgrading Centos is not advisable/reliable path and Ubuntu is better in this area? (pls, im not trying to start flame, pardon my ignorance :) >>Personally, I never upgrade the OS. I simply install the fresh one, but its >>fine on my laptop, not for my clients. > >Use images then if all your 400 workstations are identical. Yes, previously I just clone the HD, but thats ok only for new install, not preserving the data/user settings. I'm willing to go to every clients at first install if needed, but not every year or so for maintenance. I need setup and forget setup :-p Thanks! --beast