I'm new to Ubuntu and Linux in general and coming from Windows I was wondering how to upgrade Ubuntu from one version to another. A new version is released each six months, right? So let's say I'm now running 13.04. When 13.10 will be released in october, how will I upgrade my system?
Will I have to reinstall my whole Linux, loosing all my programs or is there a way to simply replace 13.04 by 13.10?
this link will help u http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/upgrade
Launch the update manager Press the Superkey (Windows key) to launch the Dash and search for Update Manager
Check for updates
Click the Check button to check for new updates. If there are any updates to install, use the Install Updates button to install them, press Check again after that first update is complete — then press the Upgrade button.
I would not recommend upgrades, they are too often responsible for strange system problems. The best option is reinstalling ubuntu completely new.
During the installer process your old ubuntu installation will be recognized and you can choose "replace existing installation of ubuntu". This guarantees a completely clean version of ubuntu without any odd problems or errors.
