How to migrate from Linux mint 16 to Linux mint 17.1 without data loss?

Question

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I actually want to install Linux mint 17.1 Cinnamon for myself, I myself have the 16th version (also Cinnamon) on board, I would like to know if it is possible to update without losing data, without deleting installed programs, without resetting the settings? If so, how?

Answer 1

Rewrite the turnips in the file on /etc/apt/sources.list, find what to write on the Internet.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
Save important files just in case)
Just google, they should have an update tool somewhere in the rap settings, something like "Programs and updates"

Answer 2

I made /home a separate partition (and did not format it), and rolled a new system with the same user to a new system. Actually, all user data was saved. Then I installed only a set of programs I needed, but there were already settings for them.