Despite the new release, I’m holding off a bit on upgrading.
Here are several reasons why.
For Ubuntu 24.04, that will be 24.04.1.
Canonical expects to release 24.04.1 in August 2024.
Then, users of 22.04 or Ubuntu 23.10 will be able to upgrade using the built-in upgrade tools.
There isn’t much advantage in upgrading to the new Ubuntu 24.04 release just yet.
If the version youre using works for you, it’s much better to stick with it.
24.04s new features, including a revamped options menu,are more incrementalthan revolutionary.
This goes double for the command-line-oriented Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version.
When you do upgrade, the changes can be substantial.
That’s why you could run into trouble with the new OS.
The point release is an attempt to iron out any last-minute bugs that crept in.
First, you have to completely reinstall your OS.
The upgrade will likely do the same thing in place, rather than wiping your hard drive completely.
Youll then have to completely reinstall any programs that didn’t come with the default installation.
And then you’ll have to copy over any files you backed up.
You did make backups, didn’t you?
Years ago, when I was upgrading a desktop Ubuntu installation, the desktop activated the screen saver utility.
I was effectively locked out of my machine!
Since I hadn’t backed up anything, I really had no choice but to reinstall.
This applies to any OS, and it’s something you should make a habit of doing.
you’re free to use a USB stick or an external hard drive.
