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A: Software Center will only offer update to install the newest latest operating system your computer can support. You can safely install whichever update is listed there (is this true?).
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A: Initiating the installation gives you more control over the process. You can install the update during lunch, at the end of the day, or any time that is convenient for you. If you wait until the update is pushed, your computer it will install it automatically. This , which may inconvenience you.
Q: Will all my software work?
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