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Steps To Check for Updates:
# Click '''SYSTEM -> ADMINISTRATION -> Update Manager'''# The '''Update Manager dialog box ''' will appear.# If the message "'''Your system is up-to-date'''", then you do not need to download and install updates (although it may be a good idea to click on the "'''Check'''" button just to make certain)...# If updates appear, then click on the button "'''Install Updates'''".
# The update procedure will first download all updates, and then install them.
# When completed, the system will re-check for updates, which should then give the message "''Your system is up-to-date''"
# Close the Update Manager Dialog box.
NOTE: Sometimes, you may be required to reboot the Ubuntu system for the updates to take effect...
= Update to Beta Version of Future Release =
When any type of software is in development, testing and feedback allow the developers to make improvements to the software or fix "bugs".
Extensive testing must be performed before the "stable" version of software is released to the general public.
There are two categories of software releases for testing and feedback:
# '''Alpha (build)''' - Version of software released to internal programmers (engineers) for testing.
# '''Beta (build)''' - Version of software that passed "Alpha" testing stage, but testing to more individuals prior to releasing to public
I recommend to wait until the stable version becomes available. You can simply run the "'''Update Manager'''" (discussed above), and a notification will appear to ask the user to upgrade to that newer version.
If the release date is close, but you are very impatient, you can run a command to download and install the beta version. This method is not always recommended, since there may still be bugs in the system, but will be corrected by future updates. It is <u>NOT</u> a good idea to upgrade to an Alpha version (there could still be major bugs to be resolved).
Below is the procedure to make beta version available for Ubuntu users:
Steps to update to a Beta Version of <u>Next</u> Ubuntu Version:
# Click '''APPLICATIONS -> ACCESSORIES -> Terminal'''
# A terminal window application (called the "Bash Shell") will appear.
# Type in the command: '''sudo do-release-upgrade -d''' and press the '''ENTER''' key.
# You will be prompted for your '''user password''' (assuming you ARE the only person - i.e. the administrator)
# The program will then upgrade your system to the beta version of the future release
