What exactly is the point of rolling release? My pc (well, the cpu) is 15 years old, I dont need bleeding edge updates. Or is it for security ?

  • nyan@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    . . . until something in the stack requires a significant kernel upgrade, and then you’re stuck.

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      1 month ago

      Yep, it is helpful for corporate applications, where nothing can introduce possible behavioural changes, that affect users, program function or the application development.

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      Most “stable” distros offer kernel version that update more frequently to accommodate new hardware.

      Most “rolling” distros offer LTS kernels that remain essentially unchanged for long periods.

      The kernel is one of the smallest differences between the two models.