KDE 3.5.10 to KDE 4.2

[kracer]

Hi everyone,

I have kubuntu hardy heron 8.04 and KDE 3.5.10.
Is it possible to change the KDE version into KDE 4.2?
Is there any risk for the data on my disks?

Thanks

[askrieger]

Re: KDE 3.5.10 to KDE 4.2

The easiest (and safest) way to upgrade is to follow these instructions from the Ubuntu Community Help Wiki. That said, there is always a chance of losing your personal stuff and settings when you upgrade, so BACKUP to an outside medium. If you don't have a removable medium drive, send yourself one or more emails with your entire /home/{your name}/ directory tree. That way, if the system crashes, you will still have your "stuff" even if you lose the settings in the /etc/ tree.

[Guest]

Re: KDE 3.5.10 to KDE 4.2

The easiest (and safest) way to upgrade is to follow these instructions from the Ubuntu Community Help Wiki. That said, there is always a chance of losing your personal stuff and settings when you upgrade, so BACKUP to an outside medium. If you don't have a removable medium drive, send yourself one or more emails with your entire /home/{your name}/ directory tree. That way, if the system crashes, you will still have your "stuff" even if you lose the settings in the /etc/ tree.

If you need help with how to back up your system take a look at these links
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