So I am running this really outdated version of ubuntu and i want do upgrade it without loosing data but cant. need help
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Probably the best way to do it would be to make a backup of your files with a backup tool, (personally I like mintbackup), and then install ubuntu 12.10. Then once it is installed simply restore your old files and re-install your programs. This method is not a true upgrade, but it is a lot faster, (the iso is compressed) and safer too.
As a side note you might want to make sure you like the unity interface, the old gnome one is no longer installed as an option. (Although you can install it later, I think.)
Hope this helps!
References:
- How to upgrade, (For linuxmint, but a lot of it is still relevant)
- Why you shouldn't skip over a release when upgrading
P.S. If you could provide more details about why you cannot upgrade it would make it easier for people to answer. :)
