Release Upgrade

Release Upgrade

Upgrade Kubuntu Focus Suite

Upgrade the Kubuntu Focus Suite with Kubuntu 22.04 LTS, Focus Tools, curated apps, UX preferences, and hardware optimizations.

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Background

We install and support the Kubuntu Focus Suite 22.04 LTS on all new systems. All prior Focus products are constantly tested with this release, including the Ir14GEN 1, M1, M2 GEN 1-5, NXGEN 1-2, and XEGEN 1-2. We have added many new features in 22.04, and 20.04 is in maintenance mode. In short, 22.04 LTS is the future.

Kubuntu Long-Term Support release cycles last for three (3) years. The release code is shown in the format YYYY.MM. Kubuntu 22.04 LTS was released in April 2022 and is supported through April 2025. Kubuntu 20.04 LTS was released in April 2020 and is supported through April 2023.

In-Place Upgrade

In-Place Upgrade

Due to possible configuration conflicts, we do not support this upgrade method. However, to minimize this problem, we do provide an upgrade tool.

Make sure you backup your data first. Then open the Kubuntu Release Upgrade Tool for Focus in Launcher > Kubuntu Focus Tools and follow the prompts on screen:

Revisions

This is a partial revision history. See the git repository for all entries.

Disclaimer

We try hard to provide a useful solution validated by professionals. However, we cannot anticipate every situation, and therefore cannot guarantee this procedure will work for your needs. Always backup your data and test the solution to determine the correct procedure for you.

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