How to upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04 Beta from Ubuntu 11.10

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Ubuntu 12.04, the LTS (Long Term Support) version, beta version is out. According to the release schedule of Ubuntu 12.04, the final version will be released by the end of April. In case you are an early adopter and wants to try your hand on the beta release, here is how to upgrade to the beta version:

  • Press Alt+F2 to open the command box
  • Type “update-manager -d” (without the quotes)
  • Please mind the space between manager and -d
  • Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ’12.04′ is available.
  • Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enjoy Ubuntu 12.04. Cheers :)

How to upgrade to Ubuntu 11.10 Beta from Ubuntu 11.04

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Ubuntu released the second beta version of Ubuntu 11.10 OneiricOcelot last week. Final version is scheduled to release on 13 October 2011. 11.10 has some compelling improvements over its predecessors 11.04. If you want to be one of the early followers and want to upgrade it, follow the instructions below:

  • Press Alt+F2 to open the command box
  • Type “update-manager -d” (without the quotes)
  • Please mind the space between manger and -d
  • Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ‘11.10’ is available.
  • Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enjoy Ubuntu 11.10.

Sources: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/OneiricOcelot/TechnicalOverview/

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