Ubuntu how to set up system update reminder

Because Ubuntu system does not prompt for updates, and many friends who want to update the system do not know how to set up, the following small series will introduce you to Ubuntu settings automatic update method, together to learn Let's go.

The following upgrade to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS to Ubuntu 14.10 for example:

Canonical will not force users to upgrade to 14.04 14.10 This intermediate version

But this does not This means you can't upgrade your rock-solid Trusty Tahr to (somewhat impressive) Utopic Unicorn.

To get non-LTS versions of Ubuntu release notifications, you need to choose between software and update tools. This is very straightforward.

Open ‘Software & Updates’

Select ‘Update & rsquo; Options

Enter ‘notify me when there is a new version of Ubuntu

In the drop-down menu options, ‘for long-term support version & rsquo; change to ‘ for any version & rsquo;

you will want to update soon after switching.

Now ready! Canonical will now pop up "Upgrade" prompts the user (often delayed compared to the normal ISO image) can be updated to 14.10 through the software update tool.

The above is the introduction of the Ubuntu system update method. After setting the system update, you will be prompted when a new version is released. You can manually close it when you don't need it.