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= Kubuntu 17.04 to 17.10 Upgrade =


If you are using a Laptop ensure the following things are done.

You will need to:
 * Ensure your laptop is connected to power.
 * If at all practical, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via a wired connection.
 * Ensure 17.04 is updated.
 * Run the release upgrade tool.
 * Reboot.

For Desktops:

You will need to:
 * Ensure 17.04 is updated.
 * Run the release upgrade tool.
 * Reboot.

== Ensure your laptop is connected to power ==

The upgrade should run uninterrupted.

== If at all practical, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via a wired connection ==

The upgrade may change your wireless networking applications and drivers.

== Ensure 17.04 is updated ==

=== Run Plasma Discover ===

Use <alt> <F2> to bring up krunner, and type plasma-discover and select Discover

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=== Select Install Updates ===

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=== Supply your password ===

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=== Wait for updates to install ===

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=== Re-boot if suggested ===

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== Upgrade ==

If for some reason Discover does not offer you the upgrade to 17.10, but you know it is available, then you can open Krunner, or Konsole (or other terminal), and run:

{{{kdesudo "do-release-upgrade -m desktop -f DistUpgradeViewKDE"}}}

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Again, sudo will ask for your password to proceed.

== The Release Upgrade tool will be downloaded and started ==

17.10 introductory notes will be shown

Select Upgrade.

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== Allow the upgrade to start ==

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Then Start Upgrade; it will download and install 17.10.

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== Wait (approximately an hour) ==

Enjoy a cup of coffee.

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== Remove obsolete packages ==

Click '''Remove'''. 

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== Restart your computer ==

It will ask you to restart your computer. Ensure you have no unsaved work open and click Restart Now.

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= Welcome to Kubuntu 17.10 =

Your computer should boot into Kubuntu 17.10, with the new Plasma 5.10.5 desktop

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