How To Upgrade To a Newer Version of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

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To upgrade to a newer version of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Back up your important data: Before you start the upgrade process, it’s a good idea to back up your important data, such as documents, photos, and music, to an external storage device.
  2. Check your current version: Before upgrading, you need to check the version of Ubuntu you are currently running. You can do this by opening a terminal and typing the following command:
lsb_release -a
  1. Update the package index: You should also update your package index and upgrade any installed packages to their latest version by running the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
  1. Upgrade to the latest version: Once the package index is updated and your current packages are upgraded, you can upgrade to the latest version of Ubuntu. To do this, you can use the do-release-upgrade command. This command will download and install the latest version of Ubuntu and will update your system packages.
sudo do-release-upgrade
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions: The upgrade process will start, and you will be asked to provide your password and make some choices about configuration files and software updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.
  2. Restart your computer: After the upgrade is complete, you will need to restart your computer to complete the upgrade process.

Note: Before upgrading, it’s important to check the release notes and make sure that the new version of Ubuntu is compatible with your hardware and software.

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