Is there any reason why i wouldnt be asked to update to new 16.04?

Question

I could just do it via usb but why the hassle if you don't have too, any reason why it wouldn't just be offering the update?

Answer 1

You can always upate through terminal to the latest version:

You'll first need to make sure update-manager-core is present (it may already be installed):

sudo apt-get install update-manager-core

Next, run: sudo do-release-upgrade

You may need to check /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades and change the line:

Prompt=lts

to:

Prompt=normal

for the release to show up.