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Dan
Asked: 2021-01-27 07:43:51 +0800 CST

What does `--frontend` do in `do-release-upgrade` and where can I find the list of possible values?

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While checking the manual for do-release-upgrade, I found out that it has a --frontend argument that can be passed to the command along with a value. However, the manpage doesn't explain what the argument exactly does, or what are the available values for it.

       -f FRONTEND, --frontend=FRONTEND
              Run the specified frontend

My assumption is that it to allow us to go through a specific application like the Software Updater or the command-line. Can I find a better description and a list of possible values for that argument?

do-release-upgrade

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    From https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UpdateManagerFaq

    There are also different user interfaces for the release upgrader. Those can be changed via "--frontend" and the following are available "DistUpgradeViewText", "DistUpgradeViewGtk", "DistUpgradeViewKDE".

    Unfortunately, the wiki links for these options show

    This page does not exist yet.

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