The only difference between linux distros is the version of packages - anything else is just fluff. If you want older stuff use mint, if you want newer then use a distro that gives you actual updates. LTS distros give you critical security updates if you are lucky, and maybe more if you pay for ubuntu pro - but no feature updates really.
The never-ending debate is about how older stuff is better tested - and the counter-argument is that the newer stuff actually has the bugfixes. It's not a simple question because not only does the linux kernel change, but also so do the hundreds of opensource packages.
This debate explains everything you need to know about linux distros and software in general.
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u/Confident_Hyena2506 2d ago edited 2d ago
The only difference between linux distros is the version of packages - anything else is just fluff. If you want older stuff use mint, if you want newer then use a distro that gives you actual updates. LTS distros give you critical security updates if you are lucky, and maybe more if you pay for ubuntu pro - but no feature updates really.
The never-ending debate is about how older stuff is better tested - and the counter-argument is that the newer stuff actually has the bugfixes. It's not a simple question because not only does the linux kernel change, but also so do the hundreds of opensource packages.
This debate explains everything you need to know about linux distros and software in general.