[ubuntu-uk] Regular updates, and alpha/beta releases .....

[Barry Drake]

On 09/02/12 10:21, Alan Pope wrote:
>> sudo apt-get autoremove
> In addition to which I'd recommend using the following command to make 
> sure you have all the necessary bits installed.
> sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop^
> Sometimes during the development release odd things happen and the 
> ubuntu-desktop or other critical packages can get removed temporarily. 
> The above command will (re-)install anything that _should_ be 
> installed on the desktop system.
> Surprising how often this command 'magically' fixes stuff.

Thanks to all who have replied.  I think I have a far better 
understanding now of the release process.  This is the first time I've 
followed a release through all stages by actually using it.  It's been a 
very interesting process, and I have nothing but total admiration to the 
various bug-teams.  I shall certainly repeat the process again with 
Quirky (or whatever 12.10 gets to be called).  Obviously I'll set it up 
to dual-boot with Precise and keep meticulous backups.

Regards,        Barry.

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