How to Update Ubuntu Linux

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Update your repository list.

   You can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
   
   Then type in sudo apt-get update.
   
   You will be prompted for your root password.
   
   All this command does is updates the list of programs in your repository.
   
   Some distros do this automatically.
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   Step 2: Install upgrades.

   After apt-get is done, run sudo apt-get upgrade.
   
   Again, enter your password and wait 2-3 seconds.
   
   You will see a list of packages which should be installed to upgrade.
   
   You can upgrade individual packages as follows: sudo apt-get upgrade firefox. , You will be asked if you want to upgrade those packages, if yes, press Y and hit ↵ Enter.
   
   If you don't want to upgrade then press N and press ↵ Enter to abort. , Bear in mind that this can be a very large download, and might take a considerable time, depending on your internet connection speed.
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   Step 3: Confirm your command.

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   Step 4: Apt-get will now download and install all of these packages.

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