You Can Now Upgrade From Linux Mint 18 to Linux Mint 18.1, Here's How to Do It

After announcing the final release of the highly anticipated Linux Mint 18.1 "Serena" operating system, which shipped with Cinnamon and MATE editions, project leader Clement Lefebvre published an in-depth tutorial on how to upgrade from Linux Mint 18.

As expected, the release of Linux Mint 18.1 also opened the upgrade path for those who are currently using the Linux Mint 18 "Sarah" operating system on their personal computer, allowing them to upgrade to the latest release without to much hassle. But first, the developer urges users to think twice before attempting an upgrade.

"You might want to upgrade to 18.1 because some bug that annoys you is fixed or because you want to get some of the new features. In any case, you should know why you’re upgrading. As excited as we are about 18.1, upgrading blindly for the sake of running the lat...