This guide shows how you can upgrade your Ubuntu 8.04 desktop and server installations to Ubuntu 8.10.
This document comes without warranty of any kind! I do not issue any guarantee that this will work for you!
1. Go to System > Administration > Software Sources:
2. Type in your password:
3. In the Software Sources window, go to the Updates tab and select Normal releases in the Show new distribution releases drop-down menu; then close the Software Sources window:
4. Now start the Update Manager (System > Administration > Update Manager):
5. The Update Manager should show that a new distribution release (8.10) is available. Click on the Upgrade button to start the distribution upgrade:
6. A window with the release notes for 8.10 comes up. Click on Upgrade again:
7. The upgrade is being prepared:
8. Click on Start Upgrade to finally begin with the upgrade process:
9. Replace /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades:
10. At the end of the upgrade process, you should remove obsolete packages:
11. The system needs to be rebooted to complete the upgrade, therefore click on Restart Now:
12. After the reboot, you can use your new Ubuntu 8.10 desktop
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