# Install Options

Choose whether you would like to perform a full installation or an upgrade.

A new installation will destroy any previously saved information on the selected partitions.

An upgrade will preserve existing Vine Linux system data.

If you want to perform a new installation, you must choose the class (or type) of the installation. Your options (Full, Base system(minimal) or Custom) are discussed briefly below.

A Full installation will install everything in Vine Linux CD-ROM. A graphical environment will be installed.

If you want minimal base system, a Base system installation is most appropriate. A graphical environment will not be installed.

Only the custom system installation gives you complete flexibility. You have complete control over the packages that will be installed on your system. Unless you have prior Linux experience, you should not select the custom-class installation method.

For more information concerning the differences among these installation classes, refer to the Vine Linux Installation Guide.