Linux Notes

Simson's notes on Linux.

Find current Linux Version

ubuntu

   cat  /etc/lsb-release

Updating, Upgrading and Installing

Update Fedora

 sudo yum update          # updates RPM database
 sudo yum upgrade        # downloads and installs out-of-date RPMs

Update Ubuntu

 sudo apt-get update
 sudo apt-get upgrade

Upgrade Ubuntu

1. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/NattyUpgrades
2. In System->Administration->Update Manager, click on "Settings" and chose the set of releases you wish.

Network Upgrade for Ubuntu Servers

   sudo apt-get install update-manager-core
   sudo do-release-upgrade

Installing Fedora from the Live User

Application->System Tools->Install to Hard Drive