What to backup before Installing Ubuntu 9.10

**Zipp** · 19-10-2009

What to backup before Installing Ubuntu 9.10? I am going to try Ubuntu 9.10 later tomorrow. I want to know what files to take backup of? I have Windows XP and Ubuntu 9.04 and i am not planning for a dual boot computer, will delete XP partition and use ubuntu partition to install 9.04. What data do i need to backup? Please help...

**Patio** · 19-10-2009

If you are upgrading the current Ubuntu, just backup the files which are not based on OS and you need it frequently... You may need these files... Also backup all the important data files from other partition and anyother files you feel is important and you dont want to loose...

**Rudra.J** · 19-10-2009

Backup All the contents of the /home directory as it has all the saved documents music and settings. This can be used to apply the same settings to the newer OS. Also any other file which you feel important as Patio mentioned...

**Zipp** · 19-10-2009

should i also backup the data from the other partitions which are going to be untouched? Please advice me on this too. I think i cannot take backup of the home directory as filesystem and bootloader and everything has changed in the new OS that Ubuntu 9.04, what can be done about this? Any help? Thanks again...