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Backup
During the update, the configuration files of some packages may be replaced by those
of the new version. Because you may have modified some of the files in your current
system, the package manager normally makes backup copies of the replaced files. With
this dialog, determine the scope of these backups.
IMPORTANT: Scope of the Backup
This backup does not include the software. It only contains configuration files.
Language
Primary and other languages currently installed on the system are listed here. Change
them by clicking Language in the displayed configuration or with Change → Language.
Optionally, adapt the keyboard layout and time zone to the region where the primary
language is spoken. Find more about language selection in Section 2.5.14, “Language
Selection” (page 59).
Important Information about Updates
The system update is a very complex procedure. For each program package, YaST must
first check which version is installed on the computer then determine what needs to be
done to replace the old version with the new version correctly. YaST also tries to adopt
any personal settings of the installed packages.
In most cases, YaST replaces old versions with new ones without problems. A backup
of the existing system should be performed prior to updating to ensure that existing
configurations are not lost during the update. Conflicts can then be resolved manually
after the update has finished.
2.3.8 Checking Media
If you encounter any problems using the SUSE Linux installation media, you can check
the CDs or DVDs with Software → Media Check. Media problems are more likely to
occur with media you burn yourself. To check that a SUSE Linux CD or DVD is errorfree,
insert the medium into the drive and run this module. Click Start for YaST to