How to Update Ubuntu Linux

Method 1 of 2:

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.
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.
Confirm your command. 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.
Apt-get will now download and install all of these packages. Bear in mind that this can be a very large download, and might take a considerable time, depending on your internet connection speed.

Method 2 of 2:

Think your Linux is out of date? This article will show you how to update your Ubuntu Linux system. Update your repository list. You can do this by pressing ++. Then type in . You will be prompted for your root password. All this command...