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Update Snigdha OS

๐Ÿ”„ How to Update Snigdha OSโ€‹

Snigdha OS, based on Arch Linux, uses a rolling release model, meaning you always have access to the latest updates. Keeping your system up-to-date ensures stability, security, and access to the latest features.

Follow these steps to safely and effectively update your Snigdha OS system:

๐Ÿ”ง Step 1: Open the Terminalโ€‹

Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open the terminal or use the Konsole or any terminal emulator installed on your system.

๐Ÿ”„ Step 2: Update the Systemโ€‹

Run the following commands to update your Snigdha OS system:

Basic Update Commandโ€‹

Use Pacman (the default package manager) to synchronize and upgrade packages:

sudo pacman -Syu

Snigdha OS Assistant (Optional)โ€‹

Snigdha OS provides a GUI tool called Snigdha OS Assistant for system management, including updates.

  • Open Snigdha OS Assistant from the application menu.
  • Click on Update System and follow the prompts.

With AUR Packages (Using an AUR Helper)โ€‹

If you use AUR packages, update them alongside system packages with a tool like yay or paru:

yay -Syu

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Step 3: Rebuild Outdated Configurationsโ€‹

After major updates, especially those involving the kernel or critical system components, rebuild configurations to avoid issues. Snigdha OS makes this easy with:

sudo pacman -S linux-headers

If you use the ZRAM feature or custom kernels, ensure they're updated and aligned with the current system kernel.

๐Ÿงน Step 4: Clean Up Unused Packagesโ€‹

Remove unused or orphaned packages to free up space:

sudo pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qdtq)

Clear the package cache to save disk space (Snigdha OS already does this automatically with paccache):

sudo paccache -r

๐Ÿš€ Step 5: Reboot Your Systemโ€‹

If a kernel or other core system components were updated, reboot your system to apply the changes:

reboot

๐ŸŒŸ Tips for Safe Updatesโ€‹

  1. Use Snigdha OS's Snapshot Feature:

    • Snigdha OS uses Btrfs snapshots via Timeshift. If something goes wrong during an update, you can roll back to a previous working state.
    • Before updating, create a manual snapshot: 
      sudo timeshift --create

  2. Check for Arch News:
    Before major updates, check the Arch Linux News page for important announcements:

  3. Run Updates Regularly:
    Snigdha OS is a rolling release, so it's important to update frequently to avoid large, time-consuming updates and potential conflicts.

๐Ÿ’ป Example Commandsโ€‹

Hereโ€™s a single command for a complete update, including AUR packages and cleaning up:

sudo pacman -Syu && yay -Syu && sudo pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qdtq)

๐ŸŽ‰ Conclusionโ€‹

Keeping Snigdha OS updated is straightforward and ensures you always have the latest features and security patches. With tools like Snigdha OS Assistant, Pacman, and Timeshift, managing updates is efficient and safe. ๐Ÿš€