Ubuntu Upgrading worries...

Dante · 01-03-2009, 05:26 AM

What with a newer Ubuntu version on it's way, I'm afraid I'm a bit lost;

If I upgrade to a newer version, will I have to reinstall applications/themes? What will happen to my Home file?

Signed,

-A concerned idiot.

repo · 01-03-2009, 05:31 AM

When you upgrade using
gksu "update-manager -c"
All will be upgraded.
Your private data in your home directory will not be touched.
Only the system will be upgraded.

Dante · 01-03-2009, 05:43 AM

Ahh, so when 9.04 comes out, my system will not require me to install items over again? *phew*

Yes, I know, it's iditoic otherwise, but I'd like to be sure...

-Dan

rizwanrafique · 01-03-2009, 06:11 AM

It suggests you to upgrade but you don't necessarily have to. Ubuntu upgrade process is as seamless as it can be :-) I started with 7.04 and have upgraded through few releases without re-installing. All you desktop settings, data, themes, and applications will stay.

Dante · 01-03-2009, 06:18 AM

Thank you, both of you

My fears are allivated.