


If you've used Ubuntu actively, this case probably applies (if nothing else, you're likely to have installed a bunch of packages).Īt the system level, Ubuntu is very good at smooth upgrades. If you've customized your installation in any other way (configured system settings, installed more than a couple of additional programs, etc.), upgrade.If the only customizations you've done on your installation are to install additional drivers or make other tweaks because your hardware was poorly supported under the old version, it may be better to do a clean reinstall.Make sure you save any personal data (typically you'll want to back up your home directory and restore selected parts). just for web browsing) and you haven't customized it, reinstall.

If your installation is only a toy or an appliance (e.g.
