[Halfmanhalfamazing]

Ahhh, that might be the deal.

I always do a clean install/reformat, save my second partition being the /home directory.

I love doing a full install and having all my settings re-populate on the first boot. :-D

Try that with windows, without 3rd party $oftware.

[rzeznikj at stout]

That's my normal preference--clean install.

But since I have no way of booting a CD (or USB) right now, it's the best I can manage.