I found a 2G thumb drive and put the lubuntu ISO on it. The installation asked if I wanted to overwrite the existing installation or install alongside. Chose "B", repartitioned to give the new install maximum space, and started.
It's just about done. I should still have /home and be able to see what's on the old version. Winning!
[edit] And I'm now posting from the reanimated box. Time to see if I can still access the old book files.
It's just about done. I should still have /home and be able to see what's on the old version. Winning!
[edit] And I'm now posting from the reanimated box. Time to see if I can still access the old book files.