Re: install artix over an old distro
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0. The base ISO is console only.
1. Connect an external hard disk and create a tar archive of your home dir (the paths below are examples):
tar cvf /path/to/disk/home.tar /home/USER
If you don't have one, you can use rsync backup to a remote box:
rsync -aP /home/USER user@host:/location/of/backup
2. Make sure the backup is created and in good condition before you continue!
3. Install Artix, use "Erase disk" in the calamares partition setup tab. Boot into the new installation and untar the backup. This is basic UNIX knowledge, search the web for how to untar. If you untar directly on your new home dir, you'll overwrite the nice default settings and theme of Artix and your desktop and apps will look ugly. Selectively copy your files and directories, especially avoiding ~/.config, ~/.local and most files/dirs beginning with a dot (.) -- or you can copy everything and then use the contents of /etc/skel into your homedir to restore the theme. Keep the backup until you confirm all your settings (passwords, keys and such) are transferred.
4. Profit. It's not the most comprehensive how-to, but Artix is geared towards more advanced users.
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