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How to upgrade Ubuntu 12.04 to 13.04?

My Ubuntu has a problem with the Ubuntu Software Center and I can't solve it, but I'd like to try the new version of Ubuntu, 13.04. I'm using Ubuntu 12.04, can I upgrade to 13.04 how can I do that?
12.04 13.04 upgrade updates

edited Jun 18 at 11:44 Zignd

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asked Jun 18 at 11:05 Jimakoch

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Use the command u p d a t e m a n a g e rd in a terminal. This will check if you can upgrade Ubuntu to a newer release. If you can, it will give you an option to start the upgrade process.
answered Jun 18 at 11:39 Alaa
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Thanks :) it Works Jimakoch Jun 18 at 17:24

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The most correct way would be: 1. Download the Ubuntu 13.04 ISO-Image (.iso) 2. Burn it into a DVD or use a bootable usb stick. 3. Boot from this DVD/USB stick 4. Right after the window with the tittle: "Preparing to install Ubuntu",choose the option "Upgrade Ubuntu 12.04.X LTS to Ubuntu 13.04" After that Ubuntu will be installed normally and your files will be kept and some programs if possible.
answered Jun 18 at 12:01 Zignd
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Nice, but why it is better than upgrade from inside Ubuntu? Orion Jun 29 at 8:13

You may upgrade from 12.04 to 13.04 in two steps: step 1: from 12.04 to 12.10: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes#From_12.04_to_12.10 step 2: from 12.10 to 13.04: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes#From_12.10_to_13.04
answered Jun 18 at 11:11 luca6533
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Yeah you can. Simply run

s u d od o r e l e a s e u p g r a d e
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in a shell. This may take some time depending on your internet connection.
answered Jun 18 at 11:11 Kosch
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Checking for a new Ubuntu release. No new release found :( Jimakoch Jun 18 at 11:12 @Jimakoch, make sure your 12.04 is up to date: s u d oa p t g e tu p d a t e and s u d oa p t g e tu p g r a d e. psusi Jun 18 at 13:31

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