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

2. Semi-Rolling Distros (security and 3rd party updates)

   • core distribution files are fixed
   • 3rd party apps are rolling

3. 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, with a few example distributions.

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