[SOLVED] Reinstalling Ubuntu

[loseby]

I want to remove Ubuntu 8.04from a dual boot system ( dual boots with XP but on seperate drives ) and then install Ubuntu 8.10 ( or whatever the latest version is numbered ). Whats the best way to go about this ?

Reason is problems with latest series ATI graphics card ( hopefully I will get wide screen support in the latest version for the ATI graphics card ). Basically its a mess and I have backed up everything I want.

Also when is the latest update avilable and from where ?

[sukhhari]

Instead of removing Ubuntu 8.04, you can upgrade your ubuntu 8.10 without doing anything.

[harsha.angadi]

FYI:Ubuntu 8.04 is a Long Term Support Release.I Prefer you to take all the backup form both the operating system and format then reload Ubuntu 8.04LTS, and 8.10 is not a Long Term Support Release.

[madsmaddad]

I also want to reinstall because My Kubuntu 8.10 is bent, Ctrl/Alt/fx Keys don't work.

Should I install from CD 'over' the current installation, or blow the old one away first?

[harsha.angadi]

According to me its not good practice.I prefer you to format the whole thing then install Ubuntu or any other flavor once you have finished your backup.

[loseby]

To answer the first couple of replies I was having major problems due to graphics and inability to get widescreen.

Now 8.10 ininstalled and I have widescreen ( 1920x1200 ) so I am happy.

[harsha.angadi]

Congrats, Enjoy.