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Hello!
I have a question about using Pre-released updates.
I know that it is possible to install the pre-released version of Ubuntu using updates, in the following manner: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Now, will I be able to upgrade directly from Ubuntu 8.04.4 to Ubuntu 8.10 (using updates) after I have installed the 8.10 pre-released updates?
In other words, can I upgrade directly from Ubuntu 8.04.4 to Ubuntu 8.10, using updates (8.10 pre-released updates)?
It is important that I use updates since I want to keep 8.04.4 and Ubuntu 8.10 on separate partitions.
In short: I have a good reason to use the update mechanism to upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04.4 to Ubuntu 8.10; however, I have not found any information about whether it is possible to upgrade directly from Ubuntu 8.04.4 to Ubuntu 8.10 using updates.
*Therefore*
matti: I don't think you can do that (at least not the way you describe); and given there is a good reason not to just run the release you want I'd suggest running one of the ubuntu-desktop or ubuntu-standard metapackages to get the other apps onto the new install
penguin42: Okay, thanks.
penguin42: How would I upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04.4 to Ubuntu 8.10, using updates, *without* installing Ubuntu 8.10?
penguin42: I have already upgraded to Ubuntu 8.10 by upgrading the components of the 8.04.4 package.
matti: It depends on what you mean by 8.10; if you mean 8.10.0 with proposed and all that then you cannot
penguin42: Well, I know that it is possible to upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04.4 to Ubuntu 8.10 using the 8.10 pre-released updates.
penguin42: I have found such a guide online.
matti: So upgrade the 8.04 metap
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