Yesterday Canonical presented the new functional Ubuntu 16.10 yakkety Yak. In previous publication we mentioned what the new one is bringing and that this version is targeted at those seeking the latest software and Linux technologies.
Below you will find instructions for upgrading your system, but you should know that
if you are running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus, you may not need to upgrade.
Why
Because the Ubuntu 16.10 version is a short-term support release (supported only for 9 months until July 2017) while Ubuntu 16.04 is long-lasting support is more stable and more reliable, and you can have software updates and security updates for the next 5 years, until April of 2021.
However, if for some reason you still want to use Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak, follow the instructions below to upgrade:
First, make sure you have a recent backup of your most important files on an external drive. Then you can start the upgrade process by running the Software & Updates application, which you will find in Unity Dash.
Go to the "Updates" tab and select "For any new version" instead of "For long-term support versions" via the drop-down menu in " Notify me of a new Ubuntu version ”(Notify me of a new Ubuntu version). Close the "Software & Updates" application and press the two Alt + F2 keys together to run the "update-manager" command.
The tool informationof the software will appear and tell you in a window:
"The software on this computer is up to date. However, Ubuntu 16.10 is available (you have 16.04 LTS). ”
Make it click on the “Upgrade” button and follow the instructions on your screen. After the upgrade you will need to restart your computer.
