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The guide walks users through upgrading from Ubuntu 22.10 to 23.04, listing prerequisites such as backing up data, fully updating the system, installing the release‑upgrade tool, and running `do-release-upgrade` with a development flag. It cautions about PPAs that may need removal or re‑adding, explains how to handle configuration file prompts, and offers quick fixes for common post‑upgrade problems like broken GUI or missing audio. The writer highlights benefits such as the latest kernel, performance‑boosted default apps, and security patches that come with 23.04. Finally, they encourage a final clean update after rebooting to ensure the new release runs smoothly.

Guides 11792 Published by Philipp Esselbach 0

If you’re still stuck on PHP 7.x and want the newest language features on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04, this guide walks you through adding Ondřej Surý’s PPA, removing older binaries, and installing PHP 8.2 along with its common extensions. After updating the package list and purging any legacy PHP packages, you run a single apt‑get install command that pulls in php8.2-cli, php8.2-fpm, mysql, xml, curl, mbstring, and any extra modules you need. The author then shows how to confirm the installation with php -v, reload services like nginx or Apache if using FPM, and offers quick fixes for common errors such as missing packages, lingering old modules, or permission problems on file writes. In short, the process is straightforward—just a few apt commands—and if something goes wrong you can revert to the PPA’s previous version or reinstall an older PHP release with minimal hassle.

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The article explains why users might prefer Chromium over Ubuntu’s default browser, pointing out its leaner performance, fresh bug fixes, and the fact that it often receives updates before the stock version. It walks readers through updating the system first, then offers three installation pathways—Snap for instant stability, APT for a lighter, well‑tested package, and source compilation for ultimate control—and explains when each is appropriate. Practical commands are listed for every method, including how to add a PPA if newer builds are desired, as well as how to remove old installations so they don’t clash with the new one. The writer closes by sharing personal anecdotes of resolving browser‑related headaches on laptops and urges readers to pick the option that best fits their storage limits, update habits, and comfort level with PPAs.