On 05/08/17 10:39, Joachim Fahrner wrote:
> Am 2017-08-05 11:28, schrieb Weaver:
>
>> Currently running Debian SID, with separate /, swap, and /home
>> partitions.
>> I don't suppose switching is as easy as simply replacing the / partition
>> with a new install, preserving the old data?
>
> Yes it is easy. Choose the same partition layout in the installer, but
> only format the root partition. Disable formatting on the home
> partition. After installation create the users as before, and all
> should work again as before.
>
> Jochen
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Changing from debian sid to devuan jessie or ascii might leave you with
one or two 'interesting' problems to fix. Most packages in debian sid
are at a higher version number than packages in devuan jessie or ascii.
The .config and other setup files you have in ~/ might not work with the
'down-graded' version of the package you are about to install.

As you are used to the occasional problems we get when running sid I'm
sure you'll be able to cope!

DaveT