On Fri, 9 Apr 2021 23:28:34 +0200
tito via Dng <dng@???> wrote:

> Hi,
> attached you will find a proof of concept script for
> a buster to beowulf migration. It is tested only in a
> standard install (plus gnome DE and ssh) buster Virtualbox 6.1 vm
> fully updated to version 10.9.
>
> USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
> DON'T USE IN PRODUCTION!!!
>
> Bold testers, hints and improvements are welcome.
> Some hacks are ugly (I know but didn't knew better ones).
> To test:
>
> copy migration.sh to the new system
> chmod +x migration.sh
> # as root
> ./migration.sh
>
> I've tested it from within the DE but it
> could be used from the console (I suppose).
>
> It works in two stages with minimal interaction.
> After reboot remove references to debian buster
> from /etc/apt/sources.list
> and run:
> apt purge -y systemd
> apt install --reinstall elogind
> apt update
> apt upgrade
> apt dist-upgrade
> apt autoremove
> apt install slim (and select slim as display manager)
> reboot
>
> Enjoy.
>
> Ciao,
> Tito
Hi,
v1.1 with improved reboot sequence.

Ciao,
Tito