Is it safe to update LMD?
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LMDE 2 has reached end of support as of 1-1-2019
LMDE 2 has reached end of support as of 1-1-2019
Is it safe to update LMD?
I'm returning user of LMD. Last time (Just when it was released first time) I used LMD for a month and when I continued to keep my system updated it one day suddenly changed everything from Mint UI to default Debian. I've now installed the latest LMD download, it is showing me 1000+ updates are available. Is it safe to keep system updated? I do not want to loose the Mint theme, changes with the default debian one.
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Re: Is it safe to update LMD?
It should be safe but check first here before updating: http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=141&t=67502
Re: Is it safe to update LMD?
I'm running fully updated copies of LMDE on 3 separate PCs all with completely different hardware configurations, and all installed within the last week.
The only update problem I had was down to a daft error on my part - I was so used to using the main edition that I added Ubuntu PPAs to LMDE
The only update problem I had was down to a daft error on my part - I was so used to using the main edition that I added Ubuntu PPAs to LMDE
Re: Is it safe to update LMD?
Thanks a lot for your reply. After reading your reply I've decided that I'll take a chance and will run the full update. I hope it will be smooth one!
Re: Is it safe to update LMD?
a few reminder if you are using the terminal to update via
a. you may encounter text files in the terminal informing you of changes and pressing the enter button won't help but press "q" instead.
b. When a configuration file is updated you will be asked to use the maintainers version or retain what you have. Try to read, before pressing anything. I should know as stupidity made my installation go pffft!
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sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
b. When a configuration file is updated you will be asked to use the maintainers version or retain what you have. Try to read, before pressing anything. I should know as stupidity made my installation go pffft!