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Why can't the upgrade/replace option also offer to replace a newer version with an older version

Asked by Erick Brunzell

I realize this is an odd question, but ever since Maverick we have a truly excellent, though under-documented, upgrade/replace option available in the live installer. I've found it to be generally flawless.

But I've recently encountered an up-tick in the number of users that upgraded from 12.04 to 12.10 and would like to downgrade. So I'm wondering why the "replace" option offered by ubiquity can't handle a downgrade?

eg; would you like to replace 12.10 with 12.04 ?????

I thought about creating a wish-list bug report but I'd like to hear from Colin, Evan, or Dmitrijs before doing so. I mean if the thought is absurd there's no point in me wasting anyone's time.

OTOH from what I've seen I don't see why a downgrade couldn't work since all default settings are erased anyway.

Thanks in advance, Lance

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Warren Hill (warren-hill) said : 		#1

The developers probably don't think enough people want it. Its not limited to Ubuntu however. The only way to get from Windows 8 to Windows 7 is to do a full install losing everything.

Ubuntu does listen to its users however; there is a separate web site for this.

http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/

You can suggest it here. Explain why you want it and it will be put to a vote if enough people want it it should be implemented.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

The only way to "downgrade" to an older version is to reinstall.

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