How do I update Ubuntu Linux softwares?

Q. I have latest version of Ubuntu Linux. How do I update Ubuntu Linux for security and application fix or upgrades?A. Ubuntu Linux can be upgraded using GUI tools or using traditional command line tools.Using apt-get command line toolapt-get is the command-line tool for handling packages. You can use following command options:=> apt-get update : Update is used to resynchronize the package index files from their sources via Internet.=> apt-get install package-name : install is followed by one or more packages desired for installation. If package is already installed it will try to update to latest version.a) Open terminal and type following two commands (Application > Accessories > Terminal):b) Get update software list, enter:tukulesto:~# sudo apt-get updatec) Update software(s)...

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Remove an old Ubuntu Kernels

Someone has asked to me "how to remove old Ubuntu Kernels"Every time Ubuntu installs a new Linux kernel, the old one is left behind. This means that if you are regularly updating an Ubuntu system the Grub boot menu becomes longer and longer with kernels you don’t need anymore.The old kernels are deliberately left installed and on the menu so you can boot a previous kernel if you have trouble with a new one. But if the new one works, you can safely uninstall the old kernel, which will also result in the Grub menu being cleaned up.First you need to find out what your current kernel is. Open a terminal and run the following command:uname -rIt will print the version of the Linux kernel you are running, this is the one you want to keep. It should look something like this:2.6.31-14-genericThis is...

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