From 94a6280e14000ba2998de2b04cdab5b22f9e88ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyn Perrine Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:40:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add sad note that 32 bit installs are no longer supported as upgrades. --- source/C/command_line.rst | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ source/D/upgrading.rst | 2 +- source/index.rst | 1 + 3 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 source/C/command_line.rst diff --git a/source/C/command_line.rst b/source/C/command_line.rst new file mode 100644 index 00000000..63eb7d45 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/C/command_line.rst @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +Appendix C command line +======================= + +The command line is a different way of interfaceing with your computer that while not nesecary to learn can be helpful if you take the time to learn it. + +One important way to learn about the command line of each command that can be used in Lubuntu is a bit beyond the scope of the manual but to learn more about a command and all of its options run the following fi you wanted to learn more about the df or disk free command + +.. code:: + man df + +will show you info and explanation of the df command. One really useful option shown is for example is the -h for human readable output. so runing + +.. code:: + df -h + +will make a much nicer output than + +.. code:: + df + + + + diff --git a/source/D/upgrading.rst b/source/D/upgrading.rst index 1ee25e0e..890cd8fb 100644 --- a/source/D/upgrading.rst +++ b/source/D/upgrading.rst @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Appendix D Upgrading from previous releases We are proud to present the highly anticipated release of Lubuntu 18.10! This release comes with many changes, which will probably be overshadowed by the move to the LXQt desktop environment. Naturally, an extremely large change like this can cause problems, so **we strongly recommend you back up your files**. Also, if your computer is one that runs on a battery (such as a laptop), please ensure that the power is connected, as it may take a while and unexpected power failures could be disasterous. -There are two methods of upgrading Lubuntu releases. The first is using the update manager a graphical user interface. The second involves the command line and is useful for server upgrades. +There are two methods of upgrading Lubuntu releases. The first is using the update manager a graphical user interface. The second involves the command line and is useful for server upgrades. Unfortanetly with main ubuntu dropping 32 bit or i386 upgrades 32 bit upgrades from 18.04 to 18.10 are not supported. Upgrading with GUI ------------------ diff --git a/source/index.rst b/source/index.rst index 97bacbaa..906a5916 100644 --- a/source/index.rst +++ b/source/index.rst @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Contents 3/System_Tools_and_Prefrences 4/Installing_Updating_and_Removing_Software 5/Panel_Desktop_and_Runner + C/command_line D/upgrading E/live_session