Conversion from Mambo 4.5.2 to Joomla 1.0.11 - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

i have couple of questions regarding conversion of mambo 4.5.2 1.0.11 going do.

1) have downloaded both "joomla_1.0.11-stable-full_package.tar.gz" , "joomla_1.0.11-stable-full_package.zip". question whether better to:
  a)  unzip files locally on windowsxp machine , ftp them new location @ http://www.mywebsite.com/joomla, or
  b)  transfer "joomla_1.0.11-stable-full_package.tar.gz" http://www.mywebsite.com/joomla , use cpanel file manager extract command.

i think have diffierent impact on permissions not (unfortunately) knowledgable how permissions work in *nix systems.

2) ok convert 4.5.2 1.0.11 using instructions @ http://help.joomla.org/content/view/818/132/

thanks in advance,  lloyd

the transfer method depends on you. either adequate. permisisons default through ftp 755 directories , 644 files. through cpanel untar technique should not shange , in either case ownership own user account.

i tend prefer untar on server (bearing in mind have full access our own servers, easier) saves larger upload through ftp , reducing risk of file corruption due network interruptions or ftp problems.

the mambo upgrade instructions should work just, fine, remember, best practice backup have currently, before modifying anything, sure , provide backout plan if needed.