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@ FreedomTech
2024-08-05 22:11:47
There are 3 ways that Linux distros get updated.
These are known as
1. **Fixed distros**
(security updates only)
- more stable
- more secure
- older app versions w/out new app features
- upgrades every 6months to 2yrs
3. **Semi-Rolling Distros**
(security and 3rd party updates)
- core distribution files are fixed
- 3rd party apps are rolling
5. **Rolling Distros**
(security, core, and 3rd party updates)
- latest app versions
- less stable
- possibly more security issues due to newer cutting edge code
- upgrades a package as soon there's a new release
- upgrades constantly
Here is an [article explaining Rolling vs. Fixed in detail](https://averagelinuxuser.com/rolling-vs-fixed-linux-release/#rolling-vs-fixed-releases), with a few example distributions.
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