I upgraded directly from 12.04 to 14.04 and it when very smoothly. I was
surprised to see that even my wallpaper remained the same after the
upgrade.
See for the steps to kick of the upgrade:
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/04/upgrade-ubuntu-14-04-12-04
Let us know how it goes.
Tim
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>1. Ubuntu 12.04 applications launching problem
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> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:07:22 +1000
> From: Geoffrey Wilfred Combes
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> Subject: Ubuntu 12.04 applications launching problem
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> This fault occurred a few days ago out-of the-blue, that is, seemingly
> unprovoked. It has prevented launching any applications other than those
> (with one exception as described below) that happen to be among the
> launching icons on the LHS of screen. The two abnormalities are:
> 1. Dash Home will not list any applications nor find any.
> 2. Ubuntu Software Centre will not launch from the side icon providing
> only a blank screen and then, upon closing the window, leaving a message
> saying that it is not responding.
> Notes: Dash Home searches for and finds Files and Folders, Music and
> DVDs (but not applications).
> I have the home directory saved on an external hard drive (I use
> Grsync).
> By chance I have Byobu Terminal in the launching panel (and it
> launches).
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> My question is: What is the best way of restoring proper operation. For
> example, if it is best to upgrade, should I go straight to 14.04 from a
> disk or upgrade sequentially to 14.04 as I did to get 12.04 (or doesn't
> it matter which way)? Or, can I do something from Byobu Terminal.
> Thanks,
> Geoffrey Combes
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