To Update Linux System With Topgrade, you will need the following:
- Install Topgrade on your computer.
- Copy the contents of the top-level directory of your installation to the root of your filesystem.
- Edit /etc/default/topgrade and set it to point to the new location for Topgrade:
- Start Topgrade:
topgrade
How to Install Topgrade on Linux
To install Topgrade, you can use the Cargo package manager from Rust. However, first you need to install Cargo on your system. If you already have it installed, you can skip this step and proceed with installing Topgrade.
cargo install cargo
cargo install topgrade
Warning: Topgrade installation requires the path to be added to your $PATH variable.
How to Use Topgrade to Update Everything on Linux
Topgrade is a tool that helps you keep your computer up-to-date. It automatically identifies and updates the packages installed on your computer, so using Topgrade is very simple. All you have to do is run a simple command and respond to the confirmation prompts that appear in the terminal. For some packages and utilities you’ll also have to type your system password to authenticate the operation. ..
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y This will install the latest updates and upgrades for your system. ..
When prompted to confirm the upgrade, press Y for Yes and N for No. Topgrade will now execute a series of commands. Remain seated and wait for the package upgrade to complete.
If you want to quit the process, press Ctrl + Q and type q. ..
Exclude Packages From Being Updated
To avoid Topgrade from upgrading the packages along with the rest of the system, you can exclude certain packages from being upgraded.
vim –disable
View What Packages Will Be Updated on Your System
To upgrade your computer software, you can view a list of all the software that is to be upgraded and decide which ones you want to install. ..
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install python-apt sudo apt-get install python-pip
Clean Temporary or Old Files
Topgrade is a software program that allows you to update your Linux system and clean up the temporary or old files on your computer. This not only frees up disk space, but also reduces the risk of your system or its programs having errors or bugs.
topgrade -C -f temporary
When prompted for a password, type your admin password and press Enter. If you are prompted to confirm certain file deletions, press Y and the Enter key to continue. ..
Get Detailed Information About an Operation
topgrade -verbose
Update a Particular Package
sudo apt-get update –only This will only update the packages that are specified. If there are any other packages that need to be updated, you will need to use the –upgrade or –update options.
Edit the Topgrade Configuration File
Topgrade is a Linux program that allows you to customize its behavior. You can modify the configuration file to make these changes permanent. ..
sudo nano /etc/topgrade/configuration
To change an action, add a comment in the line by adding a pound sign (#). To disable an action, remove the comment from the line. ..
The file also contains custom commands and pre-commands that you can include in the Custom Commands section.
To run the program before all others, enter the command in the Commands to be executed before all others section. ..
Final Words
Topgrade is a tool that you can use to automate the process of updating your Linux system. This can save you time and effort, which can be used to improve your productivity. One of the best times to use Topgrade is when you are not actively using your computer, because it can launch the program and leave it alone while it updates the system.
