Linux lite upgrade

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[member=4950]Hardcoretexan[/member]

I have LL 3.13.0-24 can I upgrade to the newest system, can I download and do an upgrade or new install.

3.13.0-24 sounds like your kernel; yes that can be updated but depending on your system newer kernels are not always better. You'll want to be cautious.


To check LL version type in terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) pressing enter after each command

Code:

cat /etc/llver

LL 3.4 is the most recent anything less can be upgraded if in the same series (3.1 can be upgraded to 3.4 - if 2.x series will require a new install)..


To check kernel version

Code:

uname -r

**Update**
To upgrade within a series you can use "Lite Upgrade" under settings from the menu (can be typed on menu)
example LL3.1 can be upgraded to LL3.4 or LL2.2 to LL2.8, you cannot upgrade from LL2.x to LL3.x

To install a newer kernel you can use "Lite Tweaks", Kernel Installer under system from menu
- Again newer kernels aren't always better - Making a Systemback backup would be advised, if a newer kernel doesn't work as expected the system can be restored to the recent restore point.
Old kernels can be removed using "Kernel Remover" from Lite Tweaks (don't remove your current in use working kernel)