How to install ubuntu 7.10 over already installed 7.04

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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

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

^^ 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

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?

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 ?

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.

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

^^ thanks buddy will try to install it

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.

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

*www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading