Ubuntu upcoming Long Term Support versions
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kaushik37
January 19, 2014 10:08:19 AM
I am currently using Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander. I have have heard that Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr is upcoming on July this year.
(1) Can I upgrade from my currently running version to this easily or would I have to download the Image file direct or by torrent to unmount and install?
(2) Suppose if I have downloaded the upcoming latest version 14.04 LTS now. Can I keep that version and update its other software ignoring their next upgrading versions?
(3) Will the upcoming 14.04 LTS be free to download like its earlier versions? I know, for the earlier versions, whether LTS or short term support, Ubuntu has always provided free download of its operating system.
I have asked this as I do not like to remain on my current 13.10 version and want an LTS version as it has long term security and update support. I can download 12.04 LTS but not doing so as only after a few months the new 14.04 LTS version will be coming, so preferring to download the new version.
(1) Can I upgrade from my currently running version to this easily or would I have to download the Image file direct or by torrent to unmount and install?
(2) Suppose if I have downloaded the upcoming latest version 14.04 LTS now. Can I keep that version and update its other software ignoring their next upgrading versions?
(3) Will the upcoming 14.04 LTS be free to download like its earlier versions? I know, for the earlier versions, whether LTS or short term support, Ubuntu has always provided free download of its operating system.
I have asked this as I do not like to remain on my current 13.10 version and want an LTS version as it has long term security and update support. I can download 12.04 LTS but not doing so as only after a few months the new 14.04 LTS version will be coming, so preferring to download the new version.
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nss000
January 19, 2014 10:31:05 AM
BigK:
Be in **NO** hurry to install U_14.04LTS!
NOW is a good time to install U_12.04.xLTS ... one years practice makes Ubuntu-release a good OS. I just replaced-by-upgrade my U_10.04LTS (still supported BTW) with U_12.04 on my legacy AMD965 system. I needed to snag GNOME & reinstall a few proggies, but generally speaking very few glitches in the upgrade effort. The GNOME-3-classic GUI is quite smooth.
Years ago I blundered and upgraded U8.08 --> U_10.04LTS just after release --- a year-of-hell ensued! I clued. Be patient with U_14.04LTS; spend a year learning wave-mechanics or pole-zero analysis. Get a new girlfriend. IBM may have bought Cannonical by then. With a polished Linux-OS product available you may make a robust decision.
(1) Can I upgrade from my currently running version to this easily or would I have to download the Image file direct or by torrent to unmount and install?
(2) Suppose if I have downloaded the upcoming latest version 14.04 LTS now. Can I keep that version and update its other software ignoring their next upgrading versions?
(3) Will the upcoming 14.04 LTS be free to download like its earlier versions? I know, for the earlier versions, whether LTS or short term support, Ubuntu has always provided free download of its operating system.
I have asked this as I do not like to remain on my current 13.10 version and want an LTS version as it has long term security and update support. I can download 12.04 LTS but not doing so as only after a few months the new 14.04 LTS version will be coming, so preferring to download the new version.
Be in **NO** hurry to install U_14.04LTS!
NOW is a good time to install U_12.04.xLTS ... one years practice makes Ubuntu-release a good OS. I just replaced-by-upgrade my U_10.04LTS (still supported BTW) with U_12.04 on my legacy AMD965 system. I needed to snag GNOME & reinstall a few proggies, but generally speaking very few glitches in the upgrade effort. The GNOME-3-classic GUI is quite smooth.
Years ago I blundered and upgraded U8.08 --> U_10.04LTS just after release --- a year-of-hell ensued! I clued. Be patient with U_14.04LTS; spend a year learning wave-mechanics or pole-zero analysis. Get a new girlfriend. IBM may have bought Cannonical by then. With a polished Linux-OS product available you may make a robust decision.
kaushik37 said:
I am currently using Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander. I have have heard that Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Trusty Tahr is upcoming on July this year.(1) Can I upgrade from my currently running version to this easily or would I have to download the Image file direct or by torrent to unmount and install?
(2) Suppose if I have downloaded the upcoming latest version 14.04 LTS now. Can I keep that version and update its other software ignoring their next upgrading versions?
(3) Will the upcoming 14.04 LTS be free to download like its earlier versions? I know, for the earlier versions, whether LTS or short term support, Ubuntu has always provided free download of its operating system.
I have asked this as I do not like to remain on my current 13.10 version and want an LTS version as it has long term security and update support. I can download 12.04 LTS but not doing so as only after a few months the new 14.04 LTS version will be coming, so preferring to download the new version.
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