Performing System Upgrades via Update Manager
The third graphical front end for APT that we'll cover here is called Update Manager, and it is used for updating your system. It is probably a good idea to save yourself some time by first checking for available updates via Update Manager before updating individual packages via Synaptic.
To get started, go to the System menu, select Administration ► Update Manager, and make sure that Synaptic and GNOME App Install are both closed (you can't run two APT front ends at the same time). Once the Update Manager window (Figure 5-11) appears, click the Check button to make sure the database is as up to date as possible. You will then be prompted for your password, so give what is asked for, and after a short ...
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