Upgrade to Ubuntu 7.10 or wait a bit?

[Jestin Stoffel]

On Sat, 2007-10-20 at 07:26 -0500, Jon Pruente wrote:
> On 10/20/07, Leo Mauler <webgiant at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > My system updater is bugging me to upgrade to Ubuntu
> > 7.10.  I'm interested in all the KCLUG "early
> > adopters" experiences and whether anyone has
> > experienced any problems with upgrading to 7.10.
> >
> > I generally prefer the newer versions of Ubuntu and
> > rarely have had any problems with new versions, but a
> > lifetime of using Microsoft products has left me with
> > a feeling of dread about any new version of software.
> 
> The only problems I've had were during the beta period.  Everything
> has been fixed before the final release.  For the time being I'm not
> seeing any shw stoppers, but I'm also running a contunually updated
> install from at least 2-3 weeks ago.

I haven't used 7.10 yet, but I'm sure it's fine to use.  When linux
distros  release the next version, not a whole lot usually breaks.  That
much said, I have had issues when I tried the automatic upgrade from
Ubuntu 6.10 to 7.04.  I might suggest backing up important data and
having an Ubuntu 7.10 install CD on standby when you do the upgrade.  I
plan on using the auto-installer myself later this week, but I'd rather
be safe than sorry.

--Jestin