The work towards a new Ubuntu release has started. The new Ubuntu 19.04 is expected to be released in April 2019. However, there is no need to wait until then. If you feel adventurous you can upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04 today. All you need is to have fully upgraded and updated Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish at your disposal. How to fully update and upgrade your current Ubuntu system. How to configure the release upgrader. How to upgrade your Ubuntu system. Upgrade from Ubuntu 18.10 to Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo. Software Requirements and Conventions Used Software Requirements and Linux Command Line Conventions Category Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used System Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish Software N/A Other Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command. Conventions # - requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command $ - requires given linux com
The Ubuntu 19.04 release date is scheduled for April 18, 2019. This date appears on the draft release schedule for Ubuntu 19.04 ( named the ‘Disco Dingo’ ), which was recently added to the official Ubuntu Wiki . Dates for the other milestones that typically take place during an Ubuntu development cycle are also pencilled in, including the following freeze points: Feature freeze: February 21, 2019 UI freeze: March 14, 2019 Kernel freeze: April 1, 2019 Once again there will be no alpha release during the “Disco Dingo” cycle but an official Ubuntu 19.04 beta release will be available to download and test in March: Ubuntu 19.04 beta release date: March 28, 2019 All going to plan the final, stable release of Ubuntu 19.04 will strut on to the dance floor in mid-April: Ubuntu 19.04 release date: April 18, 2019 At this early juncture it’s worth noting that all of these dates are subject to change. So, if you’re making a note of them, best jot them down in pencil r