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Thanks for this link. Looks a good read.

I'm sure the Windows 8 DVD/CD/USB will guide you through formatting the disk when you boot from it.

Out of curiosity how come you didn't like Ubuntu ?

I am concerned about Google recording everything I do online so am not that keen on Chrome.
Perhaps it is worse if you sign in to Chrome. OK your bookmarks and saved passwords sync which is nice,...

I think I was more frustrated at the Ubuntu website and the lack of information about automatic LTS to LTS upgrades than Linux in general.

You also need to know where to look for answers and when...

It does indeed. I instantly found the information about upgrading from 12.04 LTS I have been after for a few days.

12.04 LTS won't show a prompt to upgrade till July 24th
Shame this wasn't detailed on the main Ubuntu download page and I had to search around to find it. Another Linux frustration :icon_frown:.
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The download page is now offering 14.04
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

So I am hoping my 12.04 LTS will prompt me to upgrade soon.

It should be available sometime today. It's not on the download page yet though (09:00 GMT)
Not sure where I heard it was the 26th April though.

Press release:...

Won't that have to be done by upgrading all the way from 12.04 > 12.10 > 13.04 > 13.10 > 14.04 ?

Will you also upgrade to 14.04 LTS later this month ?

I am going to upgrade from 12.04 LTS to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS when it is released on April 26th.

I read that the best way to do this is to wipe everything and do the install from scratch. Is this...

How is the Logitech K400 working for you then ? I wouldn't mind getting one and wondered if the touchpad is any good as a mouse substitute.

I'm using a scruffy Dell keyboard that was being thrown out at work. Some of the keys are faded so I've been thinking of upgrading to the Logitech K400 as it is wireless and my Ubuntu machine is...

Any recommended alternatives to Teamviewer? I want to access my Ubuntu desktop at home from work.