Upgrading Ubuntu to the Cutting Edge

Linux Journal's Shawn Powers shows you how to install the latest version of Ubuntu (including alpha or beta).

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[Steven707]

Just use Slackware-Current....

[arranmc182]

i find that Ubuntu 9.04 aplha 5 works 100% now aplha 4 was bad always crashed

[eXX0]

When the final is released, you're going to see the notification in your regular update manager.

[blacky156]

Just what I want to do..perform a "upgrade" and wreck my box.... WAKE UP!!!!!

[trunkboy]

If memory serves, the alpha will update itself to final automatically when released. Bear in mind that sometimes the alpha releases "break" stuff that makes final releases a bit wonky. :)

[rml695]

This command I'm assuming will also work for the final release? (My guess is yes LOL)

[patriot1369]

i always wait for the final release , and even then for 2 or 3 weeks after the release for some updates befor i upgrade

[Jamiepr]

cool stuff

[arnolddisco]

By the way, What do you use to edit the videos?