Hi, is there any way to upgrade ubuntu based linux system, but keep all settings, programs, files. I have Xubuntu 12.10 and I want to prepare for 13.04. And I want to know, if I have to reinstall whole system or is there better way.
Hi, is there any way to upgrade ubuntu based linux system, but keep all settings, programs, files. I have Xubuntu 12.10 and I want to prepare for 13.04. And I want to know, if I have to reinstall whole system or is there better way.
So when 13.04 is released, I will update a lot of things in my upgrade manager and it changes my system version into 13.04? It seems too easy..
"Upgrade manager" is it possible, that in Xubuntu it is called "Software updater" ?
You won't see the Upgrade Manager until 13.04 has been released, the program doesn't have an entry in your application menu.
When the time comes you should be asked whether or not you wish to upgrade.
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Follow this to get you there after the 25th:
http://docs.xubuntu.org/migrating-up...html#upgrading
Castles Made of Sand,
Fall in the Sea,
Eventually!
Never used Xubuntu but if its like other buntu distros then open terminal (Ctrl-Alt-T):
A alert should come up stating that there is a newer version and will offer to install for you. It will be no change to your files as it is just some added features and security updates. Also some bug fixes.Code:sudo apt-get update
@ Bresser, the OP is talking about upgrading to the next release 13.04.
Different process.
Castles Made of Sand,
Fall in the Sea,
Eventually!
If something goes wrong in the upgrade:
You can do a fresh install of 13.04 and later install all applications as you had in the old version. More advice in my signature.
Bringing old hardware back to life. About problems due to upgrading.
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I don't know.. it is my style to format disk and reinstall whole system, but I don't know if it worth the effort..
So, what are the major changes in 13.04 against 12.10?
Last edited by ViliX64; April 7th, 2013 at 10:15 AM.
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