How to Upgrade Ubuntu 16.10/17.04 to Ubuntu 18.04 From Command Line

This tutorial will be showing you how to upgrade Ubuntu 16.10/17.04 to Ubuntu 18.04. Ubuntu 16.10/17.04 reached end of life but some users are still using it and have problems in upgrading to Ubuntu 18.04.

For those who don’t know, normal Ubuntu releases are supported for 9 months, whereas LTS releases are supported for 5 years. (LTS stands for Long Term Support) There are 3 LTS now: Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu 18.04. If you prefer stability over new software, then you should choose LTS and only upgrade it when the next LTS comes out. If you prefer newer software, then remember to upgrade your system every 9 months.

Read full tutorial here: https://www.linuxbabe.com/ubuntu/upgrade-ubuntu-16-10-17-04-to-ubuntu-18-04