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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.
Upgrading with GUI
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-First ensure your system is up-to-date by starting Software Updater and performing software updates
- This can be done by clicking the Menu (Alt + F1) ->System tools ->Software Updater
- When prompted click Install Now
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- and type in the command "update-manager -d", where the d flag refers to upgrade from hte supported to the development release
Upgrading with command line
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Do release upgrade is the command line tool for upgrading lubuntu releases. To run it you need root privledges which from the command line means typing sudo in front to run as root. Upgrades to a new operating system version can sometimes cause problems so please backup all your files beforehand and you should be backing up your files anyway to not lose them. The command you need to enter is sudo do-release-upgrade on the command line this checks if a new version is released and will upgrade. This will upgrade a lot of packages so plugging in your laptop is strongly recommended.
Welcome to the Lubuntu Manual! This is the official reference book for using Lubuntu. This manual covers many topics, such as installation instructions, applications Lubuntu provides, and much more!
What is Lubuntu?
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The project’s goal is to provide a lightweight yet functional Linux distribution based on a rock-solid Ubuntu base. Lubuntu provides a simple but modern and powerful graphical user interface, and comes with a wide variety of applications so you can browse, email, chat, play, and be productive. Lubuntu was formerly a distribution for low-end hardware, but `we have recently refocused <https://lubuntu.me/taking-a-new-direction/>`_.
