How to Upgrade to the Latest Version of Ubuntu Last updated: May 28, 2024 Written by: Sriparno Roy Reviewed by: Hiks Gerganov Installation Package Management apt apt-get Ubuntu We’ve started a new DevOps area on the site. If you’re interested in writing about DevOps, check out the Contribution Guidelines . 1. Overview Ubuntu is a Debian-based, open-source Linux distribution made for desktops, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and enterprise servers, i.e., servers that collectively satisfy the requirements of an enterprise or a company instead of a single user. As Ubuntu users, we can optimize the Linux flavor in many ways to help it reach its full potential. One such way is upgrading to the newest available version on the Internet. In this tutorial, we’ll discuss a step-by-step process to upgrade Ubuntu to the latest version . 2. Optimize Package List The first step in the process is to optimize the package list on Ubuntu . First...