luiznetto
October 24th, 2008, 02:45 AM
Since I installed Ubuntu on my laptop computer, I got used to the fact that the Ubuntu crew updated the system for me periodically, without asking too many questions. They must know what they are doing, and after each update the system either remained the same or had a slight improvement. The other day, though, I was sitting at an internet café when I saw that downward red arrow with the message "new updates are available for you". I clicked "yes" to download and install the new packages, after which I was asked to reboot the computer. After I did so, though, I had an unpleasant surprise: I realized my internet connection had disappeared. I immediately suspected what had happened: some time before I had downloaded and installed a tarball, a driver for my wireless internet detector, and I had a hunch it might have been uninstalled during the update. My suspicion was confirmed when, after some arduous work, I restored the system to its previous state and installed the driver again; now it is working.
Now, of course, I am afraid to update. On the one hand, if the system is working fine for me, I see no reason to update. On the other hand, I fear if I don't update for too long, something terrible could happen. So, to update or not to update, that is the question.
I appreciate any help on how to solve my dilemma.
P.S. By the way, Ubuntu 8.10 is overdue.
Now, of course, I am afraid to update. On the one hand, if the system is working fine for me, I see no reason to update. On the other hand, I fear if I don't update for too long, something terrible could happen. So, to update or not to update, that is the question.
I appreciate any help on how to solve my dilemma.
P.S. By the way, Ubuntu 8.10 is overdue.