How to install ubuntu 7.10 over already installed 7.04

[saurabh kakkar]

I have ubuntu 7.04 installed on my system with windows 98 and Xp .

Now I want to install ubuntu 7.10 on its place via LIVE CD plz tell me the procedure

also tell me whether i need to allocate an swap partion as i m already having

a swap partion of 275 Mbs which was created by ubuntu 7.04

[QwertyManiac]

No need to create a new swap. Just make provisions for a / and mount the same old swap in the installation config.

[saurabh kakkar]

^^ bhai i a noob in linux and i have Installed ubuntu 7.04 ( my first ever linux) via alternate Cd so i have no idea on how to install via Live cd
so plz tell me

[QwertyManiac]

Just start the installation and go to manual partitioning, use the existing partitions for installing Gutsy. Its deadly easy, easier even than Windows can be. Everyone I know have done it themselves successfully, so just go ahead.

Do you wish to install Gutsy along with Feisty or over it?

[saurabh kakkar]

thanks for reply I want to install over it also when I go to manual partitioning then I will have to give / for including swap partion or will it be included automatically ?

[QwertyManiac]

Ok then in the graphical manual paritioning tool which shows up mid-install, choose the existing EXT3 partition as the new / and the existing swap as swap. Check the format box next to the EXT3 / and press Next. All done.

[infra_red_dude]

You CANNOT upgrade with a Live CD. You existing installation will hafta be formatted. To upgrade you need to get the alternate CD.

[saurabh kakkar]

^^ thanks buddy will try to install it

[QwertyManiac]

Yep, I took your point of install 'over' Feisty as reformat, so look out for infra_red_dude's words if its the other way around.

[blackleopard92]

yeah, either use the alternate CD to upgrade or use the upgrade manager to update your distro

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading