upgrade to new linux

[trixman]

i have Ubuntu 9.10. would like to upgrade soon to the new version of Ubuntu via the package manager. If i upgrade this way will my programs and files and pictures stay as is.

I have all my stuff backed up anyways, but would like to know how this upgrade works.

:p

[SpotHT]

You have to upgrade first to 10.04, then to 10.10.

[trixman]

[QUOTE=SpotHT;10181557]You have to upgrade first to 10.04, then to 10.10.[/QUOTE

how long is 10.04 lts supported

[Rubi1200]

I recommend you upgrade to 10.04. It is an LTS release and is supported on the Desktop until 2013.

Before you do so, however, read the following links and make sure there are no issues that might affect you:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LucidLynx/ReleaseNotes
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=9882617&postcount=1

Good luck!

[trixman]

I recommend you upgrade to 10.04. It is an LTS release and is supported on the Desktop until 2013.

Before you do so, however, read the following links and make sure there are no issues that might affect you:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LucidLynx/ReleaseNotes
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=9882617&postcount=1

Good luck!

did the upgrade and it went smooth

thanks
;)

[Rubi1200]

You are more than welcome :)

Enjoy!