18.04.1 Upgrade not happening

[ianp5a]

I'm still on 17.10 and in the past Kubuntu has prompted me to Upgrade on release day. This didn't happen at 18.04 and I'd hoped that it would upgrade at 18.04.1. But it still just updates, but no Upgrade button has appeared. My settings have always been, check daily for any new version, and all update types.
Is this just me or is there a general problem? Is there an easy workaround that normal users can use?
Thanks.

[claydoh]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Bi...grades/Kubuntu

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[acheron]

add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/ppa
apt-get update
apt-get install distro-release-notifier

reboot

You should be notified of an upgrade.

Both us and Neon had to make a new upgrade notifier, as the code to do it was lost from newer Discover and it's updater.

[ianp5a]

add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/ppa
apt-get update
apt-get install distro-release-notifier

reboot
You should be notified of an upgrade.
Both us and Neon had to make a new upgrade notifier, as the code to do it was lost from newer Discover and it's updater.

Thanks. The instructions appear incomplete. I'm trying to find the way to do it for 'normal users'. But maybe there isn't one? It sounds like a reinstall will be easier.

[kc1di]

I think the fresh install is better jmho.

[jglen490]

I agree with kc1di, a fresh install is better. I just did that this past weekend, and it went smooth as butter even considering making UEFI related adjustments via the firmware on my desktop machine. The ISO file is available from kubuntu.org, and burning it to a thumbdrive or SD card is quite painless.

[ianp5a]

Thanks. What is better about a fresh install? Is there something wrong with the upgrader?

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[claydoh]

Thanks. What is better about a fresh install? Is there something wrong with the upgrader?

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Some people have problems with upgrading, others do not. There is always a chance, depending one's individual setup, that an upgrade might fail. Imo it is about the same chance as a fresh install going south.

A fresh install is considered safer by most. I've always upgraded my main PC. The hard drive in that died after running Kubuntu Raring all the way to 17.04, and moving it from one computer to a newer one. That's what , 9 upgrades in a row with no problem? I used to use my laptop for testing installs so I've historically used both methods.

A fresh install just eliminates any spots that might affect an upgrade, such as system customizations, or the heavy reliance on ppas (particularly those with graphics drivers), or the lack of enough users doing formal upgrade testing to root out any bugs before a release.

Most people here seem to side with fresh installs as that's how they've done it forever, and treat it as if upgrades are always eeville every time

Having done both forever I now only upgrade except in the rate case I'm testing something on a spare machine.

Ultimately the choice is the user's.

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[jglen490]

With a fresh install, you do not have to deal with old config files for old apps that would remain alongside new config files for the updated apps. Sometimes it's just worth it to sweep out the old dirt and crusty old stuff.

it is your choice, and since you are at 17.10 it should be a painless upgrade. Just enjoy ...

[ianp5a]

Thanks. Surely there is something missing from the upgrader then? If it's a good thing to have a "fresh" install, that method should be offered as option in the upgrader. I guess the problems lay with the user configuration and settings? In which case, the upgrader could have an option like, "Backup and remove old settings" checkbox. With a one liner making it clear what will happen.

Upgrading is mainly about replacing the version. It doesn't have to keep the old settings. It should do what the user wants, not the user doing what the upgrader dictates.

The user could get the seamless experience of an upgrade, including the automated download, the extra benefit of not having an old configuration, a handy settings backup, and the useful recommendation right there in the upgrader GUI. Rather than having users search the web and posting on forums and fiddling with USB sticks.

Time for a fix request don't you think?