What do you need to consider when upgrading to Ubuntu14.04LTS?

Ubuntu14.04LTS has been released. Before you decide to upgrade, remember some key considerations. Do you need to upgrade? If one of the following conditions is met, you can consider upgrading: the new version supports new hardware. Whether the latest kernel supports your hardware. The new software version is available. Sometimes the new application version in the latest Ubuntu version has fixed the original bug or added new features. You need to fix and install it. This is a common situation. To fix the installation, install the latest version. Long-term support is required. Latest U

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS has been released. Before you decide to upgrade it, remember some key considerations.

Do you need to upgrade?

If one of the following conditions is met, you can consider upgrading:

• The new version supports new hardware.Whether the latest kernel supports your hardware.
• The new software version is available.Sometimes the new application version in the latest Ubuntu version has fixed the original bug or added new features.
• You need to fix and install it.This is a common situation. To fix the installation, install the latest version.
• Long-term support is required.The latest Ubuntu 14.04 LTS version can extend the support period. In the long run, this is the key reason why many enterprises and organizations choose to upgrade.

In addition to the above reasons, you may also choose to upgrade for a pure new experience. However, Ubuntu 14.04 does not change much except for some mild upgrades and improvements.

Considerations before upgrading Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Do not upgrade it easily. Before the upgrade, test and consider the new version of Ubuntu.

• Test the new system environment by using a USB flash drive.If the installation is successful, install the system on the USB hard disk for additional testing.
• Install and test common key applications.The common problem is that the software library is not the latest version.
• Check whether the update has solved the problem.For example, the PPA update of the legacy application allows the application to better support the new Ubuntu version.

Ubuntu upgrade list

After balancing the advantages and disadvantages of the upgrade, determine whether to upgrade. Before starting the upgrade, be sure to pay attention to the following issues:

• Back up the main directory.There is no doubt that doing so can help you solve a major problem. The default partition layout may cause problems.
• Exercise caution.Do not think that caution is a type of paranoid behavior. Upgrading is not always smooth sailing. Please be responsible for your data. This is common sense.
• Delete old files with caution.The Ubuntu upgrade tool will help you clear 99.9% of the files. This is correct. But the remaining 0.1% must be manually repaired.

Conclusion

In general, upgrading is an exciting experience. Some updates fix important bugs and some bring new features.

But do not upgrade to the upgrade. Before considering the upgrade, please refer to the above considerations.

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