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Old 08-12-2015, 07:54 PM   #1
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Update from MInt 17 to Mint 17.2


I am new to linux and did not know that Mint 17 Cinnamon is an older version. As I seem to understand, 17.2 is thel atest version

What is the easoiest procedure to update....

Thanks RD
 
Old 08-12-2015, 08:03 PM   #2
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As far as I can tell, there's no compelling reason to upgrade. You likely won't notice many changes if you do, but, if you wish to, this should help: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2871
 
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As far as I can tell, there's no compelling reason to upgrade. You likely won't notice many changes if you do, but, if you wish to, this should help: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2871

Thank you, found the update manager, it is updating right now

Question is answered....
 
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Glad I could help.
 
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Thank you, found the update manager, it is updating right now

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