[OSGeo-Discuss] update osgeo live 5.0 to osgeolive 7.0

[Alex Mandel]

On 05/15/2014 11:13 PM, Andreas Hoffmann wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> I have a small installed version of osgeo live 5.0 and we would like to
> update it to version 7.0
> is there a way to do this on the running version without the need to do a
> clean install from a 7.0 DVD and then put all data back on the new
> installation?
> 
> Any insight or hint would be very appreciated.
> 
> Greetings from Germany
> Andreas Hoffmann
> 

It is possible but could be a big pain. The first thing is that you'll
need to run is an Ubuntu upgrade, to get your version of Ubuntu up to 12.04

You could try putting the OSGeo Live 7.0 DVD in and see if it wants you
to upgrade from that.

Even after you do the Ubuntu upgrade, you'll also need to upgrade all
the non-default geospatial packages. This may require you to edit the
apt sources in /etc/sources.lists.d/ to point at updated repos.

So yes it is possible but you'll need to be willing to learn a bit about
how Ubuntu upgrades and PPAs work. FYI you should backup your file to an
external drive anyways.

Let us know if you need help finding more information.

Thanks,
Alex