WLC/WCS upgrade questions

Hi, we have 2 4402 controllers running with system software 4.2.130.0. The WCS is running 4.2.110.0.
I would like to upgrade but are a bit confused about all the different versions.
Is it recomended that I upgrade directly to the latest 6.0.182(WCS)/132(WLC) ?
And how do I upgrade ? the controllers first and then the WCS ?
Regards
Johann Folkestad

If you are considering upgrading to 6.0, here is the section of the release notes for the WCS that concerns that:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/wcs/release/notes/WCS_RN6_0.html#wp44448
As for the WLC, here is that section:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn601820.html#wp472449
As already stated, be sure to read the release notes to find which version is best for you.
List of Release Notes for WCS Versions:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6305/prod_release_notes_list.html
List of Release Notes for WLC Versions:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6366/prod_release_notes_list.html

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Product Name..................................... Cisco Controller
Product Version.................................. 7.4.110.0
Bootloader Version............................... 1.0.1
Field Recovery Image Version..................... 6.0.182.0
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Question1:What's the latest LWAPP release code??
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