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A fresh install is always preferred over a system (distribution) upgrade. Always, always, always.

Quote from wise contributor:

“You will find that backup your data and doing a fresh install will result in more quicker and less troublesome outcome than to try distribution (system) upgrade (distro-sync or dsync) and spend ages to fix what can go wrong, not speaking of leftovers and every sort of junk that may got collected over the time. And having to do a fresh install anyway.”

Users can upgrade their system if they follow the instructions exactly and if the user is willing to deal with any issue arising from users own customization of their system. It’s impossible for other people to know how to fix your own customization so be aware that you will need to get that sorted by yourself. It is much wiser to back up any data, files, ect. you wish to keep and do a fresh install.

A fresh install is always preferred over a system upgrade. Always, always, always.

There is also possibility to upgrade Rock/4.3 to Rock/5.0 but there are key points that must be followed. Users need to read and understand all aspects in the following posts:

Rock/4.3 users get ready for 5.0

Upgrading Rock/4.3 to Rock/5.0

It is a biggie!

It is OK to upgrade your ROME system now if you follow the recommended instructions.

Please read the forum article and related links.

ROME users attention please:

The process to copy cooker repositories to rolling (ROME) is going to start.
We suggest to not update the system or install software until it’s finished.

We’ll keep you informed when it will be the time to perform distro-sync again.
Stay tuned.