How to update Ubuntu using the Terminal or Update Manager [Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala]

3 Rabiul Akhir 1431H

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Update: 19 Syawal 1433H / 6 Sep 2012M, Kh.

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How to update Ubuntu using the Terminal or Update Manager [Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin]
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Ubuntu has to be updated frequently especially for security reasons. There are two methods of updating

• using Terminal
• using Update Manager

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Using Terminal

1. To run the Terminal, from the panel, click Applications > Accessories > Terminal. Refer Pic 1.

Pic 1 - Refer Step 1. Run the Terminal.


2. On the Terminal, type in as follow:

sudo aptitude update

Then press "Enter". See Pic 2.

Pic 2 - Refer Step 2. The Terminal.


3. Type in your password. As you type, the cursor won't move, also no letters appears; it's like you're typing but nothing is responding. No panic. All is functioning. Just type in your password, then press "Enter".

Let your laptop/PC retrieve lists of updates. This may take awhile.

Pic 3 - Refer Step 3. Password.


At the end of the list is the current status of your update as seen in Pic 4.

Pic 4 - Refer Step 3. Status of your updates.


4. Type in as follow:

sudo aptitude safe-upgrade

Then press "Enter". See Pic 5.

Pic 5 - Refer Step 4.


5. Type in your password. Then press "Enter". See Pic 6.

Pic 6 - Refer Step 5. Password, again.


6. You will be asked whether or not you want to continue the update. To continue, type "Y" then press "Enter". See Pic 7.

Let the update proceed. This may take time, depending on your connection speed.

Pic 7 -Refer Step 6. Continue?


7. The update is complete when you see "0 updates". Terminal can be closed.

Pic 8 - Refer Step 7. Update is completed.

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Using Update Manager

1. To run the Update Manager, from the panel, click System > Administration > Update Manager. See Pic 9.

Pic 9 - Refer Step 1. Run the Update Manager.


2. Allow the Manager a few seconds to start-up and download list of changes. Then click "Install Updates".

Pic 10 - Refer Step 2. The Update Manager.


3. Depending on how you setup Ubuntu during installation, you might need to enter your password to continue the process, similar to Pic 11. Fill-in your password then click "OK".

Pic 11 - Refer Step 3. Password.


4. Let the Manager download the necessary files.

Pic 12 - Refer Step 4. Downloading the update list.


5. Let the update proceed. This may take time, depending on your connection speed. Once the download is done like in Pic 13, the Manager can be closed.

Pic 13 - Refer Step 5. Update complete.