Upgrade from 7.04 to 7.10 process

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Upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10

This document provides instructions and notes on upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon), released on the 18th of October 2007.*

Before you start

• You can only directly upgrade to Ubuntu 7.10 ("Gutsy Gibbon") from Ubuntu 7.04 ("Feisty Fawn") (see [Please register to see this link. ]).


• Be sure that you have all updates applied to Ubuntu 7.04 before you upgrade (see below).


• Before upgrading it is recommended that you read the [Please register to see this link. ] for Ubuntu 7.10, which document caveats and workarounds for known issues in this version.

Network upgrade for Ubuntu desktops (recommended)

You can easily upgrade over the network with the following procedure.

1. Open System -> Administration -> Update Manager.
   
   
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2. Click the Check button to check for new updates.


3. If there are any updates to install, use the '''Install Updates''' button to install them, and press '''Check''' again after that is complete.


4. A message will appear informing you of the availability of the new release.
   
   
   
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5. Click Upgrade.


6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Network upgrade for Kubuntu desktops (recommended)

You can easily upgrade over the network with the following procedure.
Follow the pictures at [Please register to see this link. ]

1. Open the Adept Manager by going to KMenu -> System -> Adept Manager (Manage Packages).


2. In Adept -> Manage Repositories enable "Recommended updates", close and reload.


3. If your system is up to date, the upgrade wizard will be offered it via the Version Upgrade button. Otherwise:
   
   
   
   1. Press the Full Upgrade button.
   
   
   2. Press the Apply Changes button.
   
   
   3. Once the packages are installed, exit the Adept Manager (Adept -> Quit).
   
   
   4. Repeat the initial steps (1-3).
   
   
   
   

Network upgrade for Ubuntu servers (recommended)

If you run an Ubuntu server, you should use the new server upgrade system.

1. Install update-manager-core:

   sudo apt-get install update-manager-core
   



2. Launch the upgrade tool:

   sudo do-release-upgrade
   



3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Upgrading using the alternate CD/DVD

Use this method if the system being upgraded is not connected to the Internet.

1. Download and burn the alternate installation CD.


2. Insert it into your CD-ROM drive.


3. A dialog will be displayed offering you the opportunity to upgrade using that CD.


4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If the upgrade dialog is not displayed for any reason, you may also run the following command using Alt+F2:

gksu "sh /cdrom/cdromupgrade"

Or in Kubuntu run the following command using Alt+F2:

kdesu "sh /cdrom/cdromupgrade"