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Lazzy boy Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Upgrade vs update

Hi

I know that both words are used in computing but may I know the difference please?

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Upgrade is usually used for a change of software to a new release or hardware to a new version. Update, generally, means to add new data to a database.

— WendyW

  • Upgrade is usually used for a change of software to a new release or hardware to a new version.
  • Update, generally, means to add new data to a database.
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Upgrade is usually used for a change of software to a new release or hardware to a new version. Update, generally, means to add new data to a database.
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upgrade = get a bigger, more sophisticated or more expensive system, version or model.
update = get new, added components for the existing system, version or model.
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