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Date: 6 Jan 2015

I have started using Ubuntu 12.10 and the latest version available is Ubuntu 14.04.

I use a USB modem. I get the commands to be executed for it to be used on 12.10 distribution,from ubuntu community. Would I be able to get similar support from Ubuntu community, if I switch to the latest version ?

I am not able to install any new software on 12.10 version and the downloaded .deb file is showing a lot of errors to get installed.

I am trying to install chrome browser.The error I see is like: dependency is not satisfiable : libboost-iostream1.46.1(>=1.46.1-1) And I am suggested by the community to install package managers like aptitude or synaptic(to which I see some other errors).

Would such problems experienced in installing new softwares reduce, if I switch to the latest version ? Would the ubuntu community be helpful to me ?

abhishek
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Yes. Ubuntu 12.10 is not supported anymore and as such, third party software like Google Chrome might stop to work. Best is to just upgrade to the latest supported version (like 14.04) if you are able to.

From my experience, the community support is also generally better with later releases since over time more and more users switch to those newer versions. Community support will (to some degree) always be there, but is not guaranteed for all software or hardware.

Gladen
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